Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/3  cup           plus 1 T mncd frsh lemongras -- (frm bottom 6" of
   3                    fresh lime juice
   2      tablespoons   dark brown sugar
   1      tablespoon    soy sauce
   2                    garlic cloves -- minced
     3/4  pound         pork tenderloin -- trimmed
                        cut 3"x1/2"w x 1/4" thick
   1      cup           or more -- chicken broth
     1/2  cup           creamy peanut butter -- not
                        old fashion or frsh grd
     1/2  cup           chopped onion
   1      tablespoon    coriander seeds
     1/2                jalapeno chili -- minced
  12      8"            bamboo skewers
                        minced green onion tops

Preparation:

Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes. Mix 1 T ea lemongrass, lime juice and sugar with soy sauce and garlic in a large bowl. Add pork, toss to coat and marinate 30 minutes. to 1 hr. Mix remaining lemongrass, lime juice and sugar with broth, peanut butter, onion, coriander and jalapeno in heavy, medium saucepan. Bring to boil, whisking frequently. Transfer mixture to blender and puree. Strain into heavy, small saucepan, pressing on solids with back of spoon. Discard solids. Simmer until reduced to thick sauce consistency, stirring frequently, about 6 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Reheat before using, thinning with more broth if necessary.) Preheat broiler (or grill). Thread 3 pork strips on each skewer. Broil until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Pour sauce into bowl; set in center of platter. Sprinkle with green onion. Surround with pork skewers and serve. From Bon Appetit, June, 1992.