Pork Kabobs with Onion Cakes and Peanut Sauce

Source: Better Homes and Gardens Magazine March 2010

Flavors: Asian, light, fresh, sweet, Thai

This dish is unlike anything I've ever made. My tastes don't normally lean toward Asian, in this case Thai cooking. I enjoyed making this though, it was easy and budget friendly. What I liked most about it was the interesting melding of flavors. I don't think I'd make this on a regular basis, only because it's not something I crave very often.

Start to Finish: 30 minutes

1 lb. pork tenderloin, cut in 1/2-inch slices
3 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp. Thai seasoning ( I found this in the asian foods section)
1 bunch green onions (7 or 8), chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 Tbsp. honey
1 carrot, shredded
Fresh cilantro and lime wedges (optional)

Directions
1. Heat broiler. Thread pork on 8 skewers; brush with 1 tsp. soy sauce and sprinkle 1 tsp. of the Thai seasoning. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat 8 minutes; turning once.

2. For cakes, combine onions, flour, baking powder, 1/2 cup water, egg, and 1 tsp of the Thai seasoning. In 12-inch skillet heat 2 tsp. vegetable oil over medium-high. Spread batter in skillet; cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning once. Cut in wedges.

3. For sauce, in microwave-safe bowl combine peanut butter, honey, remaining soy sauce, and 1/3 cup water. Cook on high 30 seconds. Whisk; cook 15 seconds more. Serve kabobs with cakes, sauce, carrot, cilantro, and lime. Makes 4 servings.

Enjoy!

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