Satay dishes — marinated, skewered and broiled cubes of meat or chicken — are a staple throughout Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. The use of peanut butter tags our recipe to enchanting Ball, whose cuisine abounds in peanuts. Meat Yield: 30 Skewers
SPICY DIPPING SAUCE • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil • 1/4 cup minced red onion • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot • 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar • 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar, firmly packed • 1 teaspoon sesame oil • 2 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander • 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup • 1 1/2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce • 1/4 cup hot water • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Directions 1. Heat vegetable oil in large skillet and saute onions, garlic and ginger until soft.
2. Add vinegar and sugar and continue cooking until sugar dissolves.
3. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Puree until smooth.
