Wholesome Humpday, August 18, 2021
Description:
Start with edamame sprinkled with sea salt then move on the the main, satay skewers of chicken and filet mignon beef served with a savory Malaysian peanut sauce. Served alongside matcha jasmine rice and sweet chili green beans & summer squash courtesy of Prairie Oak Farm.
Contents:
- 1 container edamame
- 1 bag sea salt
- 1 pan chicken skewers
- 1 pan beef skewers
- 1 container peanut sauce
- 1 bag green beans and summer squash
- 1 container sweet chili sauce
- 1 pan rice
Directions:
- Edamame can be cooked in the microwave in a covered dish with 2 tablespoons of water for 3-4 minutes, sprinkle with sea salt and let rest 1-2 minutes before eating. Alternatively, they can be placed in a sauce pan with a 1/2 cup water and brought to a boil, cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes, drain, sprinkle with sea salt and let rest 1-2 minutes before eating.
- We have listed four methods from which you can choose to cook your skewers. They are listed in order of highest recommendation. Note that the beef will cook faster than the chicken.
- Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat (about 375 degrees F). Brush the grill grates with cooking oil or coat with nonstick grill spray. Grill skewers turning the skewers every few minutes so that each side has grill marks until chicken is fully cooked through and the juices run clear, about 10 to 15 minutes and an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Beef skewers can be cooked to a temperature of 130 for medium rare if desired*
- Broiler instructions: Preheat the broiler. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Place the skewers in a single layer on a sheet pan. Put the pan approximately 4 inches under the broiler and cook for 5 minutes, then flip the skewers and broil on the other side for 5 more minutes until 165 degrees. Broilers are very sensitive, keep a close eye on your skewers as to not let them burn. Cook until chicken is fully cooked through and the juices run clear and an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Beef skewers can be cooked to a temperature of 130 for medium rare if desired*
- Heat a skillet or fry pan on medium heat, once hot add 1-2 tablespoons oil once oil shimmers add skewers in batches making sure not to cross contaminate beef with chicken if medium rare doneness is desired. Cook on each side until well caramelized and chicken is fully cooked through and the juices run clear and an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Beef skewers can be cooked to a temperature of 130 for medium rare if desired*
- Preheat to 425 put skewers on an oiled baking sheet in a single layer in the oven for 20-30 minutes, flipping the skewers about half way through. Check to make sure the chicken is cooked all the way through. You may need to cook for an additional 5-10 minutes depending on your oven until 165 degrees. Beef skewers can be cooked to a temperature of 130 for medium rare if desired*
- Add 1-2 tablespoons water in rice pan, cover and bake in the 425 degree oven for 15-25 minutes until 165 degrees. Alternatively the rice can be placed in a microwave safe dish with a tablespoon of water and heated fluffing every 60 seconds until 165 degrees.
- We recommend cooking the beans on the stovetop by heating a skillet or fry pan on medium heat, once hot add 1-2 tablespoons oil once oil shimmers add veggies being careful not to add any liquid that may have collected in the in the pan and saute until well caramelized. Stir in as much chili sauce as desired in the last minute of cooking. Alternatively veggies can be baked in the oven, uncovered at the same time as the rice.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs might increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Plating:
- Edamame can be eaten as an appetizer or alongside the meal.
- Divide skewers, veggies and rice amongst dinner plates.
- Divide peanut sauce into small ramekins or sauce cups for dipping the skewers.
