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Water Spinach Sate Skewers
๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Vietnamese Vegetarian

Water Spinach Sate Skewers

๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Vietnamese

Marinated chunks of water spinach on skewers, charred over high heat and showered with herbs. 27 minutes of mostly hands-off cooking.

Prep 20 min Cook 7 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Yogurt3 tbsp
  • White Pepper1 tsp
  • Lime1, juiced
  • Shallots3 cloves, crushed
  • Water Spinach400 g
  • Lemongrass2 stalks
  • Curry Powder1 tsp
  • Neutral Oil2 tbsp
  • Crushed Peanuts50 g

Optional extras

  • Mint Leaveshandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the yogurt, neutral oil, garlic, white pepper and lime juice into a marinade.

  2. 2

    Cut the water spinach into even 3 cm chunks and coat well; marinate 30 minutes minimum.

  3. 3

    Thread onto skewers with a little space between pieces so the heat can circulate.

  4. 4

    Grill over high heat, turning every few minutes, until charred at the edges and cooked inside.

  5. 5

    Slide off the skewers, rest 3 minutes, and dust with mint leaves.

Chef's tip

A final squeeze of lime just before serving lifts every other flavour.

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