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.