Balinese Pork cooked on Lemongrass Skewers

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Makes approx 10 skewers

Ingredients

1 long green chilli

1 clove Garlic

2 French Shallots, peeled

1cm piece fresh Ginger

1cm Galangal

1/2cm piece fresh turmeric

2 kaffir lime leaves

1/2 tablespoon of tamarind pulp

1/4 teaspoon sugar

1 pinch ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon shrimp paste

1 tablespoon peanut or coconut oil

500g minced pork

1 tablespoon coconut cream

10 lemongrass stalks, outer casing removed

Fresh lime for serving

Method

  • Pound or blitz first 11 ingredients (chilli, shallots, ginger, galangal, turmeric, lime leaves, tamarind, sugar, nutmeg, shrimp paste)
  • Add oil to sauté pan and fry off the paste until fragrant. Check for seasoning.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool
  • In a bowl, combine cooled cooked paste, with mince and coconut cream
  • Divide mixture roughly into 10 portions and then, using your fingers, wrap each portion around the end of the prepared lemongrass stick, being mindful not to overwork the mixture
  • Brush with a little oil then grill or barbecue for about 6 minutes, turning frequently
  • Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lime