Lemongrass Chicken Satay

Description
Nice unique tasting satay thai style. Simple to prepare but good enough for either a party or a simple family meal.



Ingredients

 * 500 g chicken thighs
 * 3 spring onions
 * 3 red chilies
 * 3 cloves garlic
 * 2 eggs
 * 2 limes, juiced
 * 2 tablespoons fish sauce
 * 1 tablespoon cornflour
 * 1 tablespoon black pepper
 * 1 teaspoon sugar
 * 10 stalks lemongrass, about 12 cm long
 * 2 tablespoons canola oil
 * sweet chilli sauce, to serve

Directions

 * 1) Mince chicken thigh with cleaver, and set aside.
 * 2) Using pestle and mortar, grind spring onions, chillies and garlic till very fine.
 * 3) Add minced chicken and continue to grind till mixtures resembles pate.
 * 4) Transfer mince to a mixing bowl, add egg, lime juice, fish sauce, cornflour, pepper and sugar.
 * 5) Mix well, kneading till the mixture is thick and dough-like in consistency.
 * 6) Leave mixture to firm up in the fridge (about an hour).
 * 7) Take about 2 tablespoon of mixture and shape it around a lemongrass stalk.
 * 8) Repeat with remaining mixture till all are used up.
 * 9) Brush lightly with canola oil.
 * 10) Heat grill and cook the satays for 5–8 minutes, turning frequently till the chicken mixture is slightly charred.
 * 11) Serve warm with sweet chilli sauce.