Vegan Satay With Peanut Satay Sauce And Thai Cucumber Salad Recipes

VEGGIE PEANUT SATAY NOODLES

Steps:

• Thinly slice the onion and fry in vegetable/coconut oil on medium heat. Once translucent, add the sugar and turn down the heat. Stir and cook until sticky and caramalised.
• Add the peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, ginger and chilli. You can omit the chilli or add less if you don't want the spice.
• Stir and then add the cream from the tin of the coconut milk a tbsp at a time. Turn back up the heat so it is gently simmering. You will end up using all of the cream from the coconut milk, add a little of the water if you want a thinner consistency.
• Meanwhile, fry the vegetables in a separate pan. Start with the carrots, then add the peppers and lastly the mushrooms. If you are adding tofu or seitan you may want to fry in a separate pan and then add to the vegetables.
• Boil some water in a saucepan and add the noodles. Cook according to packet instructions. I use wholewheat noodles that take 5 minutes.
• Once cooked, drain and put the noodles back in the saucepan. Add the satay sauce and stir until all the noodles are coated. Lastly, add the veg and stir.
• Serve and top with extra chilli, soy sauce and chopped scallions.

VEGETARIAN THAI SATAY

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Slice protein of choice into strips. Place in a bowl large enough for marinating and set aside.
• Place all marinade ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend to create a dark, rich satay marinade . Taste-test marinade for salt, spice, and sweetness.
• Pour marinade over prepared strips, turning to cover all sides.
• Add onion, if using, and gently toss all together. Set in refrigerator to marinate at least 1 hour, or cover and leave up to 24 hours. If using wooden skewers , soak in water 10 minutes before threading to prevent burning.
• Thread sliced protein pieces onto soaked wooden skewers or stainless-steel skewers. Reserve leftover marinade for basting .
• If grilling, lightly brush grill with oil, then set skewers over a hot fire. Grill, rotating skewers until all sides are lightly browned, basting generously with leftover marinade. (See below for oven instructions).
• After skewering, lay prepared satay on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper , if desired.
• Set oven to broil and place a rack on the highest or second-highest rung of your oven. Slide satay under broiler and broil 5 minutes before turning. Continue broiling in this way until browned on all sides and onions, if using, are lightly charred.
• Baste halfway through cooking with leftover marinade.

PORK SATAY WITH THAI SPICES AND PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare the skewers: Put pork in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together shallot, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar and coconut milk, and pour over meat. Toss with your hands to coat well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Meanwhile, soak 12 bamboo skewers in water.
• Prepare the cucumbers: Put cucumbers in a mixing bowl and season with salt. Add lime juice, sugar, shallots and chiles and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Check seasoning, then transfer to a serving dish.
• Prepare the peanut sauce: Pulse the peanuts briefly in a food processor just until finely ground. Add the garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, cayenne and coconut milk, and process until well puréed. Transfer to a bowl, then taste and adjust seasoning. Thin a bit with lime juice or water as desired.
• Thread 2 slices of pork onto each bamboo skewer, keeping the meat as flat as possible. Grill over hot coals, under the broiler or on a stovetop grill pan for 3 minutes on each side, until cooked through and lightly browned. Transfer to a platter and garnish with cilantro and basil leaves. Serve with cucumber relish and peanut sauce.