1 to 1 1/2 tbsps sliced fresh Thai or serrano chilies
1/2 tsp pepper
Directions
Step #1 In a food processor/blender, whirl coconut, chilies, & 2 tbsps hot water until finely ground.
Step #2 Add spice paste, pepper, salt, & chicken; whirl until well mixed.
Step #3 Trim root ends from lemon grass.
Step #4 Trim tops to make stalks 6 to 8 inches long.
Step #5 Remove coarse outer leaves.
Step #6 Dipping hands in cool water often to reduce sticking, mound about 1/4 c chicken mixture around thick end of each lemon grass stalk (or 2 tbsps on one end of each soaked wood skewer).
Step #7 Gently squeeze chicken mixture around each stalk (or skewer) into a 4-inch log.
Step #8 Place chicken sticks in a single layer in a flat pan.
Step #9 Lay chicken satay on a lightly oiled grill over hot coals or high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 2 to 3 seconds).
Step #10 Cook, turning as needed to brown evenly, 5 to 6 mins.