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Moo satay
Pound the lemongrass and garlic to a paste and mix with 100 ml coconut milk, the turmeric, ground coriander, cumin, palm sugar, fish sauce, salt and oil. Add the pork, mix well, cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight. Soak 24 bamboo skewers in water.
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How long does Moo satay take?
3 hr 5 min all in — 40 min prep, 25 min cook, 2 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 24 skewers. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Peanuts, Fish, Shellfish. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Gluten-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mortar and pestle, Mixing bowl, Saucepan, Frying pan, Tongs.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ½ tsp.
How much fish sauce?
1 tbsp of Fish sauce.
How much vinegar?
60 ml (white) of Vinegar.
How much sugar?
4 tbsp of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Pork → Chicken thigh. Gai satay, the most common version outside Thailand. Same marinade and timings. Roasted peanuts → Smooth unsweetened peanut butter. Use 80 g and reduce the palm sugar a little. Smoother and less nutty.
Any tips from this recipe?
Slightly fatty shoulder stays juicier than loin over a fierce heat. The peanut sauce thickens as it cools. Loosen it with a splash of coconut milk or water.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Pound the lemongrass and garlic to a paste and mix with 100 ml coconut milk, the turmeric, ground coriander, cumin, palm sugar, fish sauce, salt and oil. Add the pork, mix well, cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight. Soak 24 bamboo skewers in water.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.