Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce

• 1 cup peanut oil
• 3 stalks lemongrass, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried chile peppers
• 2 1/2 tablespoons Thai curry powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce (can be purchased at most grocery stores)
• 3 pounds beef top round or flank, cut into 1/2-inch thick strips
• Peanut Sauce, recipe follows
• Special Equipment: wooden skewers
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 6 slices chile pepper, minced
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemongrass
• 12 ounces water

1. Combine marinade ingredients in a shallow pan or bowl.
2. Add beef and marinate, in the refrigerator, for 1 to 3 hours.
3. Meanwhile, soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
4. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
5. Skewer the meat and then grill for 2 to 3 minutes or until the desired degree of doneness.
6. Serve with peanut sauce.
7. Heat peanut oil in a saute pan over low heat.
8. Add garlic and "sweat" (cook until it softens and releases moisture but does not color) over low heat until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
9. Add the chile peppers and continue to cook for another minute.
10. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
11. Adjust the consistency with additional water, if necessary.
12. Yield: about 2 cups sauce

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/beef-satay-with-peanut-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)