----MARINADE----
1 tb Light brown sugar
1 tb Curry powder
2 tb Crunchy peanut butter
1/2 c  Soy sauce
1/2 c  Fresh lime juice
2    Garlic cloves
-- minced or pressed
Crushed dried red chili
-- peppers
1 lb Beef, pork or chicken
-- very thinly sliced
-- cut in strips
-- 1/2" wide x 2" long

–PEANUT SAUCE–
2/3 c Crunchy peanut butter
1 1/2 c Unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 c Fresh lemon juice
2 tb Soy sauce
2 tb Brown sugar or molasses
1 ts Grated fresh ginger root
4 Garlic cloves
— minced or pressed
Ground cayenne pepper
1/4 c Homemade chicken stock
1/4 c Heavy cream

GARNISHES
Grated lime zest
Fresh cilantro sprigs

MARINADE: Combine brown sugar, curry powder, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime
juice, garlic and crushed chiles to taste in a shallow dish. Thread the
meat pieces on water soaked bamboo skewers, weaving skewers in and out of
meat lengthwise to create a serpentine design. Place the skewers in the soy
sauce mixture. Marinate at room temperature for at least 2 hours or in the
refrigerator as long as overnight for a more intense flavor. PEANUT SAUCE:
Combine peanut butter, coconut milk, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar,
ginger, garlic and cayenne pepper to taste in a sauce pan over moderate
heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is as thick as heavy
cream, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a food processor or blender and puree
briefly. Add chicken stock and cream; blend until smooth. Reserve. (This
mixture may be made several hours ahead and refrigerated. Return to room
temperature before serving.) Prepare a moderate charcoal fire in an open
grill or preheat the broiler. Cook the skewered meat, turning several times
and basting with the marinade, over medium-hot coals (or under a broiler)
until crispy on the outside but still moist inside, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Sprinkle with lime zest and garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve with the
peanut sauce for dipping. Makes about 18 skewers; allow 2 per serving as an
appetizer, 4 or more as a main coarse. For a main dish, serve with steamed
rice, salad and grilled or steamed asparagus or other vegetable.