PORK SATE WITH PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE VMXV03A

      Title: PORK SATE WITH PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE VMXV03A
  Categories: Thai, Appetizers, Pork
       Yield: 6 Servings
  
     1/3 c  Plus 1 T mncd frsh lemongras
            -(frm bottom 6" of stalk)
       3 tb Fresh lime juice
       2 tb Dark brown sugar
       1 tb Soy sauce
       2    Garlic cloves, minced
     3/4 lb Pork tenderloin, trimmed,
            Cut 3"x1/2"W x 1/4" thick
       1 c  Or more, chicken broth
     1/2 c  Creamy peanut butter, not
            Old fashion or frsh grd
     1/2 c  Chopped onion
       1 tb Coriander seeds
     1/2    Jalapeno chili, minced
      12    8" bamboo skewers
            Minced green onion tops
  
   Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes. Mix 1 T ea lemongrass, lime
   juice & sugar with soy sauce and garlic in a large bowl. Add pork,
   toss to coat and marinate 30 min. to 1 hr. Mix remaining lemongrass,
   lime juice & sugar with broth, peanut butter, onion, coriander and
   jalapeno in heavy, medium saucepan. Bring to boil, whisking
   frequently. Transfer mixture to blender and puree. Strain into heavy,
   small saucepan, pressing on solids with back of spoon. Discard
   solids. Simmer until reduced to thick sauce consistency, stirring
   frequently, about 6 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover &
   refrigerate. Reheat before using, thinning with more broth if
   necessary.) Preheat broiler (or grill). Thread 3 pork strips on each
   skewer. Broil until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Pour
   sauce into bowl; set in center of platter. Sprinkle with green onion.
   Surround with pork skewers and serve. From Bon Appetit, June, 1992.
   MM format by Mike Kean.
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