Pork Satay Recipe

Name: Pork Satay
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large shallots, chopped (3/4 cup); 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 2 plump fresh lemongrass stalks, tender inner bulbs only, chopped; 1 Fresno chile, chopped; 2 Brazil nuts or macadamia nuts, crushed; 1 tablespoon palm sugar or light brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground fennel seeds; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon shrimp paste (see Note) or anchovy paste; Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for brushing; 1 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1-by-1/4-inch strips; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

3 large shallots, chopped (3/4 cup)
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 plump fresh lemongrass stalks, tender inner bulbs only, chopped
1 Fresno chile, chopped
2 Brazil nuts or macadamia nuts, crushed
1 tablespoon palm sugar or light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon shrimp paste (see Note) or anchovy paste
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
1 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1-by-1/4-inch strips
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Lime wedges, for serving

1
In a food processor, combine the shallots, coconut milk, lemongrass, chile, nuts, palm sugar, fennel seeds, crushed red pepper, black pepper, shrimp paste, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and the 1 tablespoon of oil.
2
Process until a paste forms.
3
In a large bowl, toss the pork strips with the shallot paste, 1 teaspoon of salt and the granulated sugar.
4
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
5
Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
6
Light a grill.
7
Thread the pork onto the skewers, brush with vegetable oil and season with salt.
8
Grill over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
9
Transfer the pork skewers to a platter and serve with lime wedges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large shallots, chopped (3/4 cup), 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk, 2 plump fresh lemongrass stalks, tender inner bulbs only, chopped, 1 Fresno chile, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pork Satay falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pork Satay

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