Satay Beef with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced into strips
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 stalk lemongrass, minced
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

2. 2

   Mix lemongrass, garlic, shallot, turmeric, ground coriander, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a blender or bowl to make the marinade.

3. 3

   Toss the beef strips with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.

4. 4

   Thread the marinated beef onto the skewers.

5. 5

   Make the peanut sauce: Sauté curry paste (or aromatics) in a little oil. Add peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Simmer until smooth and thickened.

6. 6

   Grill the beef skewers over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.

7. 7

   Serve the hot skewers with the warm peanut sauce, cucumber slices, and red onions.