Satay Marinate

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
• 3 tablespoons ground roasted peanuts
• 1 tablespoon coriander seed, toasted and ground
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and ground
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or light brown sugar)
• 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
• 1 pinch salt
• skewer
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

1. In a blender, purée the shallots, peanuts, coriander, and cumin into a paste, then add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
2. Cut the chicken into strips 1 inch wide, 3 to 4 inches long, and at least 1/4 inch thick, and thread onto skewers.
3. Coat the chicken with spice paste, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Heat the grill to medium-high, and cook until lightly charred on one side, then turn to cook other side.
5. Serve with peanut sauce.