"A great satay is made up of three things—flavorful, succulent meat, a good char, and a great peanut dipping sauce. Out of the three, the sauce is the one that’s often overlooked. But get it right, and it’ll be a real game-changer, perfect for your next satay shindig...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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3 shallots
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1 stalk lemongrass
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1 teaspoon turmeric powder
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1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
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1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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2 teaspoons salt
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3/4 cup (110 grams) peanuts, peeled and roasted
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2 cloves garlic
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2 shallots
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3 dried red chilies
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1 stalk lemongrass
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1 half-inch piece galangal (can be substituted with ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder)
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3 tablespoons oil
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1/2 tablespoon tamarind paste, can be substituted with the juice of 1 lime
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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Salt, to taste