Gai Satay (ไก่สะเต๊ะ) – Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce

For the skewers:

• 600 g chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
• 100 ml coconut milk
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 20 wooden skewers

For the satay sauce:

• 200 ml coconut milk
• 1 tbsp red curry paste
• 100 g roasted, unsalted peanuts, finely ground
• 2 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
• 1 tbsp tamarind paste
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 100 ml water

For the ajad:

• 1 cucumber (300 g)
• 2 shallots
• 1 red chili
• 80 ml rice vinegar
• 80 ml water
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Cilantro for garnish