Mr. Bun-nom Posueng had been making satay for 30 years before he divulged his secrets to his daughter Nukchatlee Posueng. It was time for her to take over the business, with the help of her mom, Mrs. Labieng Seegao. If you’re ever in Thailand’s Lopburi province, stop off in the village of Lumnaria and find their stall in front of the “Nolatsaids Phettong” gold shop. You won’t regret it.

For basting use an ad-hoc lemongrass basting brush. The woody tops of lemongrass stalks fray into fibrous bristles when pounded with the knife handle, creating a brush]. Use this to apply juices and marinade to the meat as it grills, just like they do in Thailand.