Thai Beef Satay Skewers Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 inch ginger, grated
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 10-12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Special equipment needed:
- Grill or grill pan

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, coconut milk, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
2. Add beef slices to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
4. Thread beef slices onto soaked skewers.
5. Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked to desired doneness.
6. Serve hot with peanut sauce and cucumber salad.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Marinating time: 2 hours or overnight
- Cooking time: 6-8 minutes
Temperature:
- Grill or grill pan: medium-high heat
Serving size:
- 4-6 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1000mg

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Beef sirloin can be substituted with chicken or pork.
- Soy sauce can be substituted with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Coconut milk can be substituted with almond milk or cashew milk.
- Brown sugar can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.
- Fish sauce can be substituted with soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce.
- Lime juice can be substituted with lemon juice or rice vinegar.
- Curry powder can be substituted with garam masala or turmeric.
- Cumin can be substituted with ground coriander or fennel seeds.
- Coriander can be substituted with ground cumin or cardamom.
- Turmeric can be substituted with paprika or saffron.
- Garlic can be substituted with garlic powder or onion powder.
- Ginger can be substituted with galangal or lemongrass.
- Red pepper flakes can be substituted with cayenne pepper or chili powder.

Variations:
- Add vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, or zucchini to the skewers.
- Use shrimp or tofu instead of beef.
- Serve with different dipping sauces such as sweet chili sauce or hoisin sauce.
- Add chopped peanuts or cilantro as a garnish.

Tips and tricks:
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
- Cut beef slices into thin, even pieces for even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure beef is cooked to a safe temperature of 145°F.
- Make extra marinade and reserve some for dipping sauce.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover beef satay skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat skewers in the microwave or oven until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Arrange skewers on a platter with peanut sauce and cucumber salad on the side.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.

Garnishes:
- Chopped peanuts
- Cilantro

Pairings:
- Thai sticky rice
- Steamed vegetables
- Coconut rice

Suggested side dishes:
- Cucumber salad
- Papaya salad
- Tom yum soup

Troubleshooting advice:
- If beef is tough, marinate for longer or use a different cut of meat.
- If skewers are burning on the grill, reduce heat or move to a cooler part of the grill.

Food safety advice:
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure beef is cooked to a safe temperature of 145°F.
- Wash hands and surfaces thoroughly before and after handling raw meat.

Food history:
- Satay is a popular Southeast Asian dish that originated in Indonesia.

Flavor profiles:
- Salty, sweet, savory, spicy

Serving suggestions:
- Serve with peanut sauce and cucumber salad for a complete meal.

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