Gorkhali Chicken Satay Recipes

GORKHALI CHICKEN SATAY

Steps:

• In a blender, process all marinating ingredients into a smooth paste.
• Marinate chicken slices in chicken marinade for overnight in the refrigerator.
• Pat dry the marinated chicken pieces and thread on with soaked bamboo skewers.
• Grill to the desired doneness, frequently turning and basting with the melted butter.
• Serve hot with tomato achar.

QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN SATAY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan, stir fry chicken in batches, until browned all over and cooked. Remove and set to one side.
• Cook onion and garlic in same wok, stir-until onion softens.
• Return chicken to pan, add remaining ingredients except green onion, stir-fry until everything is hot and sauce has thickened slightly.
• To serve: Spoon chicken over rice and sprinkle with green onions.

CHICKEN SATAY

Steps:

• Peanut Sauce Heat the oil in a saucepan, and sweat the curry and sugar until the sugar melts and starts to caramelize.
• Add the coconut milk, and bring to a boil.
• Stir in the peanuts, and season with soy sauce.
• Spice Paste In a blender, purée the shallots, peanuts, coriander, and cumin into a paste, then add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
• Skewers Cut the chicken into strips 1 inch wide, 3 to 4 inches long, and at least 1/4 inch thick, and thread onto skewers.
• Coat the chicken with spice paste, and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat the grill to medium-high, and cook until lightly charred on one side, then turn to cook other side.
• Do not overcook, or the chicken will become rubbery.
• Serve with peanut sauce.

GORKHALI CHICKEN CHILI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all marinating ingredients into a smooth paste.
• In a large bowl, pour the marinade over chicken pieces.
• Mix well, cover, and let marinate for at least four hours.
• Grill marinated chicken on a charcoal grill, occasionally turning until cooked through, about ten minutes.
• Cut grilled chicken into 1-in strips.
• In a blender, process garlic, ginger, fresh chili, cumin, chopped onions and tomatoes, honey, salt and pepper into a smooth paste.
• In a sauce pan heat two tablespoons of cooking oil.
• Fry dry whole red chilies till dark.
• Add the spice mixture and sauté on medium heat till the oil starts to separate from the spices, about 5-8 minutes.
• Add grilled chicken pieces, red bell pepper, and scallions.
• Stir thoroughly to coat with spices.
• Cook until vegetables are tender.
• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro.
• Serve with rice, or roti (flat bread).

LAMB BHUTUWA (NEPALI LAMB STIR-FRIED IN HIMALAYAN SPICES)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine two tablespoons of oil, one tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, salt and pepper into a paste.
• Add lamb pieces and mix thoroughly to coat; cover, and let marinate for 30 minutes.
• After marinating, drain the marinade and pat-dry lamb pieces.
• In a processor, blend chopped onion, garlic, ginger, fresh red chilies, cumin and curry powder, asafetida, and turmeric into a smooth paste.
• In a non-stick pan heat two tablespoons of oil.
• Add dried red chilies and fry till dark.
• Add spice paste; fry for another few minutes until the oil starts to separate from the spices.
• Transfer marinated lamb to the pan, add salt and pepper and stir well to brown on high heat.
• Reduce the heat to medium and continue to stir fry lamb until cooked tender.
• It may require some broth or water to moisten, if it starts to burn.
• Add green peas and green onions; stir for another two minutes.
• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Drain excess oil, if necessary.
• Serve with stir-fried vegetables and rice or roti (flat bread).