Name: Boka Dushi (Dutch West Indian Chicken Kebabs)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup ketjap manis (or substitute 2 tablespoons soy sauce plus 2 tablespoons molasses); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon sambal oelek or 1 teaspoon thai chili paste; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips or 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders; vegetable oil, for grill; 1/3 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes; 2 tablespoons minced green onions; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon minced seeded Thai chiles or 1 teaspoon red jalapeno chile; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 garlic clove, crushed

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Ketjap manis (see my fav recipe #480813), the ancestor of modern ketchup, is a thick, sweet soy sauce; you can substitute equal parts soy sauce and molasses. Sambal oelek is a fiery paste made of red peppers. Look for both in Asian markets. From Cooking Light.

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ingredients

¹⁄₄ cup ketjap manis (or substitute 2 tablespoons soy sauce plus 2 tablespoons molasses)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sambal oelek or 1 teaspoon thai chili paste
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 ¹⁄₂ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips or 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders
vegetable oil, for grill
Dutch West Indian Peanut Sauce
¹⁄₃ cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
¹⁄₂ cup chopped seeded tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced seeded Thai chiles or 1 teaspoon red jalapeno chile
1 teaspoon honey
1 garlic clove, crushed

directions

Combine first 7 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
Prepare grill.
Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade. Thread chicken strips onto 18 (8-inch) skewers (soaked if wooden).
Place kebabs on grill rack coated with vegetable oil; grill 2 minutes on each side or until done. Serve with prepared Peanut Sauce.
To make the Peanut Sauce: Combine broth and peanut butter in a small saucepan; cook over low heat 5 minutes or until smooth, stirring with a whisk. Pour peanut butter mixture into a bowl; stir in the remaining ingredients. Serve at room temperature.

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"Ketjap manis (see my fav recipe #480813), the ancestor of modern ketchup, is a thick, sweet soy sauce; you can substitute equal parts soy sauce and molasses. Sambal oelek is a fiery paste made of red peppers. Look for both in Asian markets. From Cooking Light."

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creation by gailanng

6/21/2012

Ketjap manis (see my fav recipe #480813), the ancestor of modern ketchup, is a thick, sweet soy sauce; you can substitute equal parts soy sauce and molasses. Sambal oelek is a fiery paste made of red peppers. Look for both in Asian markets. From Cooking Light.