Khmer Coconut Pork Skewers

Description

 * Serves 4

Ingredients

 * 1 stalk lemon grass, thinly sliced
 * 1 large Onion, chopped
 * 5 garlic Cloves, chopped
 * The grated Zest of 1 lime
 * 1/2 teasp ground turmeric
 * 90ml/3fl.oz. water
 * 25g/2oz freshly grated coconut or unsweetened Desiccated coconut
 * 1 tbsp Sugar
 * 1/2 teasp salt 400g/14oz Lean Pork, cut into 2.5 cm/1-inch cubes

Directions

 * 1) Place the lemon grass, shallots, garlic, lime zest, turmeric and water in a food processor and process to a paste.
 * 2) Transfer the lemon grass paste to a mixing bowl together with the coconut, Sugar and salt and mix well.
 * 3) Add the Pork and mix to coat well.
 * 4) Cover with clingfilm and leave to marinate for at least an hour at room temperature.
 * 5) Preheat the grill to hot.
 * 6) Thread the Pork cubes onto skewers and cook for 15–20 minutes, turning frequently and basting with the marinade.
 * 7) Serve immediately.Also very good on the barbecue.