Instructions: Place the shallots, garlic, chile peppers, lemongrass, turmeric, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, black pepper, salt, shrimp paste, and sugar in the bowl of food processor, and puree until a rough paste forms. In a large bowl, mix the paste with minced chicken, grated coconut, and lime leaves.

Heat a grill or grill pan to hot. Place approximately 1 1/2 ounces chicken mixture on the end of a chopstick, and grill until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Taste for seasoning, and adjust the chicken mixture with salt and pepper as necessary. Place remaining chicken mixture on ends of chopsticks, and grill.

To serve, place skewers on a platter. Garnish with cucumber, onion, jicama, pickled garlic, and escarole. Serve with the satay peanut sauce on the side.

To make the Satay Peanut Sauce: Finely chop the chiles, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, ginger, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds. Place in a mini food processor or blender, and process until fine. Heat the oil, and fry spice paste for several minutes. Add the tamarind pulp, sugar, and fish sauce; simmer 2 minutes more. Add 2/3 cup water and the coconut milk, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add crushed peanuts. Mix thoroughly, and remove from heat.

Serves 4.

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