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     Title: PORK SATE WITH PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE VMXV03A
Categories: Thai, Appetizers, Pork
     Yield: 6 servings

   1/3 c  Plus 1 T mncd frsh lemongras
          -(frm bottom 6" of stalk)
     3 tb Fresh lime juice
     2 tb Dark brown sugar
     1 tb Soy sauce
     2    Garlic cloves, minced
   3/4 lb Pork tenderloin, trimmed,
          Cut 3"x1/2"W x 1/4" thick
     1 c  Or more, chicken broth
   1/2 c  Creamy peanut butter, not
          Old fashion or frsh grd
   1/2 c  Chopped onion
     1 tb Coriander seeds
   1/2    Jalapeno chili, minced
    12    8" bamboo skewers
          Minced green onion tops

 Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes. Mix 1 T ea
 lemongrass, lime juice & sugar with soy sauce and
 garlic in a large bowl. Add pork, toss to coat and
 marinate 30 min. to 1 hr. Mix remaining lemongrass,
 lime juice & sugar with broth, peanut butter, onion,
 coriander and jalapeno in heavy, medium saucepan.
 Bring to boil, whisking frequently. Transfer mixture
 to blender and puree. Strain into heavy, small
 saucepan, pressing on solids with back of spoon.
 Discard solids. Simmer until reduced to thick sauce
 consistency, stirring frequently, about 6 minutes.
 (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover & refrigerate.
 Reheat before using, thinning with more broth if
 necessary.)
 Preheat broiler (or grill). Thread 3 pork strips on
 each skewer. Broil until cooked through, about 3
 minutes per side. Pour sauce into bowl; set in center
 of platter. Sprinkle with green onion. Surround with
 pork skewers and serve. From Bon Appetit, June, 1992.
 MM format by Mike Kean.

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