Thai Grilled Satay Skewers

Thai Grilled Satay — skewers of marinated meat grilled over charcoal, served with a bowl of peanut sauce that will ruin you for any other satay. Smoky, tender, with just enough turmeric and lemongrass to let you know it's Thai.

The marinade is the secret: coconut milk, turmeric, lemongrass, garlic, coriander, and a little fish sauce. The meat — usually chicken, but beef works too — sits in it for at least a few hours, preferably overnight. By the time it hits the grill, every fiber is infused.

The peanut sauce is what people come back for. Thick, creamy, with a backbone of chili, lime, and sugar that cuts the richness. Dip, don't drizzle — the skewer goes straight into the bowl.