Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup rice bran oil
  • 2 cups peanuts whole shelled
  • 3 shallots peeled and chopped
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
  • 1 pinch chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • beef Spicy, Satay
  • 1 1/2 pounds blade steak or rump, cubed
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Method

  • To make the peanut sauce, heat half of oil in a frying pan on medium. Fry peanuts, until just brown. Cool, then grind peanuts to a coarse powder in a food processor. Set aside. Process shallots, garlic, shrimp paste and chili powder to a smooth paste.
  • Heat remaining oil in a saucepan on low. Cook paste for 3 minutes, until aromatic. Stir in nuts, tamarind, brown sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes, until thick.
  • To make the beef satay, place beef in a shallow dish. Whisk remaining ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour over meat, cover. Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat grill on high. Thread meat onto skewers and reserve marinade. Cook 5-6 minutes, basting with marinade and turning frequently. Serve with peanut sauce.