Beef and Chiken Satay

Description
South Eastern recipe using a flavorful seasoning and is usually served with a side of peanut sauce. Cucumber is usually served with this dish and can be dipped in the peanut sauce.

Ingredients

 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 2 teaspoons turmeric
 * 1 teaspoon ground coriander
 * ½ teaspoon cumin
 * 1 tablespoon sugar
 * 1 tablespoon fish sauce
 * 1 pinch salt
 * ¼ cup vegetable oil
 * 1¼ lbs lean beef or chicken or lamb or pork, sliced thinly into strips

Directions

 * 1) Soak a package of small bamboo skewers in water for 2–3 hours.
 * 2) Prepare all ingredients and have at hand.
 * 3) Combine the seasoning ingredients in a medium size bowl and mix well.
 * 4) Mix the meat with the seasoning and marinate at room temperature for one hour or refrigerate overnight.
 * 5) Preheat a grill or broiler.
 * 6) Thread the marinated meat onto the skewers.
 * 7) Cook the satays over a hot fire or broil them in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until done.
 * 8) Do not leave them un attended!
 * 9) Serve immediately on a garnished plate.
 * 10) The best flavor is from grilling, but you can broil skewers in the oven too.
 * 11) Use a cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil and cake rack to keep the skewers off the foil, otherwise they will simmer in their own juices, becoming tough and dry.