Malayan Pork
(4 servings)
1 lb boneless pork loin
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup coconut milk
2 tsp brown sugar
Satay sauce (recipe follows)
Cut pork into bite-size cubes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Thread on skewers and marinate in coconut milk at least 1 hour.
drain, spinkle with sugar and barbecue or broil 15 to 20 minutes, turning frequently and basting often with coconut milk. Serve with satay sauce.
Satay Sauce (2-1/2 cups)
1 garlic clove
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup water, approximately
1 cup shelled peanuts
3 dried hot chili peppers, or 1/2 tsp hot red pepper flakes
2 pieces preserved or candied ginger
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
juice of 1/2 lemon
Put all ingredients in food processor and blend 30 seconds.
Pour sauce into top part of double boiler, place over direct heat and bring to boil, stirring. Place over boiling water and cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Thin to desired consistency with more water or with coconut milk.
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