Satay

Satay with Rice-cube and Peanut Sauce

1 kg tender beef , boneless chicken or turkey breast
(first clean the meat and then cut into small pieces about 1,5cm x 2cm )
2 stalks of lemon grass ( thinly sliced) or you can substitute
2 tsp powdered lemon Grass
1 tsp tumeric (also known as Kukurma)
1 tsp ground coreander, 1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt, 4 tbsp sugar
1 med. size onion, cut into smaller pieces
2 cloves of garlic
about 50 small bamboo skewers

	blend together Lemon grass, onion and garlic using an electric mixer until fine (save 1 tbsp for peanut sauce)
	add mixture to the meat together with the rest of the ingredients, mix well and let it stand for 1 or 2 hours (over night for best result)
	skew the meat pieces, about 4 to 5 pieces per skewer leaving no space in between to avoid skewers from getting burn
	best grilled on charcoal, served with peanut sauce, rice cubes, sliced cucumber and onion

Peanut Sauce

1 jar crunchy peanut butter about 350 gr
1 tsp chili powder mix with 1 tbsp of water
2 tbsp onion/lemon grass mixture (from above)
2 tbsp dried shrimps (soak until soft and then finely grinded)
1/2 tsp salt, 3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp cooking oil

	heat up the oil and saute the onion mixture, chili powder and shrimps under med.heat for 5 min
	add 2 cups hot water
	mix in peanut butter and stir well until all clumps dissappear
	let cook under low heat for 20- 30min and stirring regularly
	add salt and sugar to taste The sauce is done when the oil come up to the surface. Just add some hot water if the sauce is too thick and let cook for few more min.

Rice Cube

2 cups long grain rice ( do not use parboiled rice )
5 cups water, 1/2 tsp salt

	cook rice as in normal procedure but stir once in awhile, when the rice is done stir it well and then press in square baking form while it still hot, cover with foil ( make holes to let the steam escape )
	let cool and then cut into small (bite-size) cubes