THAI PORK SATAY

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I love this recipe since it can be made as a main dish or as an appetizer. For appetizer portions, use short skewers and half the amount of pork. -Stephanie Butz, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 cup coconut milk
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon curry powder
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE:
1 cup water
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
Hot cooked jasmine rice, optional

Steps:

In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the coconut milk, garlic, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon oil, salt, paprika, curry and red pepper flakes; add the pork and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain pork, discarding marinade., For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the water, peanut butter and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, 2 minutes. Whisk in brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice and pepper flakes until blended; keep warm. , Thread pork onto 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil. Cook pork in batches until pork is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes per batch, turning occasionally., Serve skewers with peanut sauce and, if desired, rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 37g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 1082mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.