Sa-Teh on Skewers

Yield: 1 Batch
Categories: Appetizers, Thai
1lbCombination of boneless chicken, beef and pork
3tbOil
1Stalk fresh lemon grass
3Cloves garlic
1/2tsSeeded and finely chopped red chili peppers
1tbCurry powder
1tsSugar or honey
1/2To 1 tsp. fish sauce or 1/4 tsp. salt
Sa-teh Sauce (recipe follows)
Cucumber Sauce (recipe follows)
SA-TEH SAUCE
1/4cOil
2Cloves garlic, minced
1/2To 1 tsp. ground dried red chili peppers
3Kaffir lime leaves
1/2tsCurry powder
1tbChopped fresh lemon grass
1cCoconut milk
1/2cMilk
12-inch cinnamon stick
3Bay leaves
2tsTamarind paste
1To 3 Tbs. fish sauce
3tbDark brown sugar
3tbLemon juice
1cChunky peanut butter
CUCUMBER SAUCE
1Cucumber (preferably Japanese)
5tbSugar
1cBoiling water
1/2cWhite vinegar
1tsSalt
3To 5 red chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped
3Shallots, finely chopped
6To 8 sprigs Chinese parsley (for garnish)
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