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Spring/Summer 2003

Grilled Prawn and Mango Satays
on Lemongrass Skewers glazed with a Rum Simple Syrup

By Chef Dave Jones of Log Haven


Makes 16 Skewers

Skewers
32 prawns (about 16-20)
32 cubes of mango (3-4 mangos)
32 lemongrass skewers

Skewer marinade
3 T sesame oil
2 T ginger puree
2 T diced jalapeño
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 T chopped garlic
Soy sauce, a dash
2 T tandoori paste
2 T lime juice
Sugar, a dash

Place the skewers in the marinade and rotate every half hour for a minimum of 2–3 hours and a maximum of 12 hours.


Simple Rum Syrup Glaze
1/2 c rum
1/2 c pineapple juice
1 c sugar

Combine the ingredients and melt over low heat.

Grilling and Serving the Skewers

Baste the satays with the simple rum syrup glaze then grill 5-7 minutes until done. Enjoy!


Passion Fruit Key Lime Spritzers

For a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage simply pour over ice and serve. For a dynamite cocktail simply add vodka or rum.

Fruit Base
6 – 8 key limes (Sectioned)
2 – 3 passion fruit
3 T sugar

Lemon Spritzer Water
1/4 c lemon juice
1 1/2 c Perrier
3 T simple rum syrup

Combine fruit and spritzer together. Allow the liquid to stand refrigerated for 1/2 hour. Strain into a pitcher. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.