CHINESE PORK SATAY

Bamboo skewers of pork grilled over charcoal. The addition of 5-spice powder distinguishes Chinese satay from the satay of other ethnic commnunities
Prep Time3 hours 1 minute
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Grill

Equipment

  • Charcoal grill
  • Bamboo skewers soaked in water for 2 hours
  • Charcoal for grilling

Ingredients

MEAT

  • 1 kg pork cut into 3cm x 2cm cubes
  • 1 cup pork fat cut into 3cm x 2cm cubes

MEAT MARINADE

Blend together in a blender:

  • 5 Shallots peeled
  • 1 knob galangal sliced
  • 1 knob ginger sliced
  • 1 stalk lemongrass sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 tsp five-spice powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • ¼ cup sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp peanut oil Extra for basting
  • Salt to taste

Marinade the meat: Mix the blended ingredients with the pork meat and fat and set aside in refrigerator overnight or for  2 hours. Skewer the meat alternating with meat and fat onto the skewers.

PEANUT SAUCE

  • 2 cups roasted peanuts crushed
  • ¼ cup coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Oil fr for frying

SPICE PASTE

Blend together:

  • 2 shallots peeled
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • 1 lemongrass sliced
  • Knob galangal sliced
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • pinch cumin powder
  • 5 candlenuts chopped
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened chilli paste

PINEAPPLE PUREE

  • 2 wedges ripe pineapple finely grated

ACCOMPANIMENTS

  • 1 red onion sliced into wedges
  • 1 cucumber sliced into wedges
  • Handful ketupat pieces (compacted rice cake)

Instructions

GRILL THE SATAY

  • Heat charcoal until a gentle white hot, and place the pork skewers on the grill to cook. 
  • Turn and baste frequently until a nice golden brown char colour. You can also grill on a cast iron skillet.

SERVE

  • Dish the satay onto a serving platter. Add a dollop of pineapple puree to the PEANUT SAUCE, and serve in a separate bowl with the satay, and the ACCOMPANIMENTS.