Grilled Beef and Kabocha Squash Satay

October 19, 2010 / By Foodland

Grilled Beef and Kabocha Squash Satay

A wonderful Thai inspired dish that is sure to impress your guests
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Beef
Servings 8 skewers

Ingredients  

  • 4 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 0.5 cup lime juice
  • 2 lemongrass, smashed
  • 2 slices ginger, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 4 basil
  • 1 pinch cilantro
  • 0.25 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 pounds tender, lean beef, cut into 1/2" thick strips
  • 1 unit Japanese egglant
  • 0.5 bunch asparagus, cut to fit on skewer
  • 0.5 cup green onions, cut to fit on skewer
  • 1 unit Kabocha squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 unit bell pepper
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 Kaffir lime leaves
  • 0.25 cup Thai basil, julienned
  • 0.25 cup red curry paste
  • 0.25 cup shallots
  • 2 tablespoons garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemongrass
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 cup cilantro

Instructions 

For Marinade

  1. Combine 4 tablespoons fish sauce, 1/2 cup lime juice, 2 stalks lemongrass, 2 thin slices of ginger, 2 cloves of garlic, 4 basil leaves, a pinch of cilantro, and 1/4 cup of brown sugar in a bowl.
  2. Allow sugar to dissolve before marinating.

For Beef and Kabocha Squash Satay

  1. Marinate beef and vegetables for 20 minutes before you skewer.
  2. Alternate beef with vegetables so that the skewers are ¾ full and colorful.
  3. Grill for 5-6 minutes per side on low heat.
  4. Keep exposed skewers away from direct heat, so they do not burn.
  5. Beef should be cooked to desired doneness.
  6. Serve hot and with fresh mint, basil and cilantro as a garnish.

Thai Peanut Curry Sauce

  1. Combine all ingredients in a non-reactive (i.e. stainless steel or Teflon, do not use aluminum) saucepan.
  2. Bring to a simmer and cook slowly until sauce starts to thicken.
  3. Do not bring sauce to a boil.
  4. Simmer for about 1 hour.
  5. Let cool and discard lime leaves before serving.
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