Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 lb pork loin, cut into thin strips
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 10-12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Special equipment needed:
- Grill or grill pan
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together turmeric powder, brown sugar, soy sauce, vegetable oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
2. Add pork strips to the bowl and toss until well coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
3. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
4. Thread marinated pork strips onto bamboo skewers.
5. Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
6. Serve hot with peanut sauce and steamed rice.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Marinating time: 1 hour or overnight
- Cooking time: 8-10 minutes
Temperature:
- Grill or grill pan over medium-high heat
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Protein: 28g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pork loin can be substituted with chicken or beef.
- Brown sugar can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.
- Soy sauce can be substituted with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Lime juice can be substituted with lemon juice.
Variations:
- Add chopped garlic and ginger to the marinade for extra flavor.
- Use lemongrass stalks instead of bamboo skewers for a more authentic taste.
- Serve with pickled vegetables or cucumber salad on the side.
Tips and tricks:
- Soaking bamboo skewers in water prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Don't overcrowd the skewers to ensure even cooking.
- Baste the skewers with leftover marinade while grilling for extra flavor.
Storage instructions:
- Leftover sate babi can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat leftover sate babi in the microwave or oven until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve sate babi on a platter with peanut sauce and steamed rice.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions.
Garnishes:
- Chopped cilantro or green onions.
Pairings:
- Serve with a cold beer or iced tea.
Suggested side dishes:
- Steamed rice, cucumber salad, or pickled vegetables.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the pork is not cooked through, continue grilling for an additional 1-2 minutes on each side.
Food safety advice:
- Always marinate meat in the refrigerator, not at room temperature.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork is cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F.
Food history:
- Sate babi is a popular Indonesian street food that is typically made with pork or chicken skewers marinated in a mixture of spices and served with peanut sauce.
Flavor profiles:
- Sate babi with turmeric has a sweet and savory flavor with a hint of spice from the black pepper.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve sate babi with turmeric as an appetizer or main dish.
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Region: Indonesian