Mushroom Satay (Satay Het Hom)
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Curry
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 3
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8      ounces        presoaked Chinese mushrooms
                        ***the marinade***
   1      teaspoon      finely chopped galangal
   1      teaspoon      finely chopped lemon grass
   1      teaspoon      kaffir lime leaf -- (finely chopped)
   2                    coriander roots
   4      small         garlic cloves coarsely chopped
     1/2  teaspoon      curry powder
   1      tablespoon    light soy sauce
   2      tablespoons   sugar
   1      teaspoon      powdered coriander seed
   1      teaspoon      ground cumin
   1      teaspoon      salt
   2      tablespoons   oil
     1/2  cup           coconut milk
                        ***the peanut sauce***
   1      tablespoon    oil
   1      tablespoon    red curry paste
   1      cup           coconut milk
   2      tablespoons   sugar
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   1      tablespoon    lemon juice
   3      tablespoons   ground roast peanuts
 

Preparation:

Taking each mushroom as a rough circle cut towards center in a spiral to make one long strip as if peeling an apple in one go. Set aside. THE MARINADE: In a mortar pound together the galangal, lemon grass, lime leaf, coriander roots and garlic to form a paste. Place this in a mixing bowl and stir in all the other ingredients, mixing well. Place all the mushroom strips in this marinade and leave for at least 30 minutes. PEANUT SAUCE: In a wok or frying pan/skillet, heat the oil, add the curry paste and fry briefly until it blends with the oil. Add the coconut milk, lower the heat and stir well until a rich red color appears. Add the remaining ingredients, stirring constantly until a thick sauce is formed, and set aside. Take the mushroom strips from the marinade and thread each one on to a satay stick. Grill/broil until cooked through. Serve with the peanut sauce and fresh cucumber pickle. Little triangles of toast may also be served for those who wish to mop up more sauce.