Ingredients

500g minced chicken

4 cloves garlic

1" cube ginger, peeled

2 small red chili

4 small shallots

1/2 tsp ground white pepper

1/2 tsp ground turmeric

1/2 tsp ground coriander

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

6 tbsp coconut milk

2 lime leaves, cut into strips

1 tbsp vegetable oil

TO ASSEMBLE

8-10 wooden skewers

Method

Thinly slice then finely chop the shallots, garlic, ginger and chili, including the seeds

Heat the oil in a frying pan on a low heat. Add the shallots, garlic, ginger and chilies and fry for 1-2 minutes to soften. Add a couple of tablespoons of water, then stir in the spices and lime leaves, and fry for 1 minute.

Remove the pan from the heat and leave to cool, then blend to a paste.

Mix the paste, coconut milk and with the minced chicken, and season.

Roll pieces of the mixture shapes the size of a golf ball.

Flatten each one with the palm of your hand and place a wooden skewer in the centre. Mould round the skewer remembering to leave room for the skewer to be held.

Cook the skewers under a preheated grill for about 10 minutes, turning regularly to ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly.

Cooks Comments and Tips

.