Pork Satay with Cucumbers and Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

1 Lb boneless pork loin roast
2 cloves garlic
1 C coconut milk
2 Tbs brown sugar
2 Tbs of your favorite curry powder
1 Tbs fish sauce

Preparation

Mince garlic and mix together with everything except pork. Thinly slice pork and marinade in coconut mixture for at least 2 hours and as long as overnight. Skewer meat and broil …

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