Thai Bbq Chicken Appetizers

**marinade**

1/4 cup coarsely chopped garlic

1 bunch cilantro -- chop roots and -- lower stems

-- reserve leaves for garnish

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon curry powder

1-1/2 teaspoons ground dried chilies

1 tablespoon sugar

3 tablespoon Thai fish sauce -- (nam pla)

**basting liquid**

1/2 cup coconut milk -- (canned is ok)

**dipping sauce**

1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes or- cayenne

2 garlic cloves coarsely chopped

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup Chinese red rice vinegar

1 green onion -- thinly sliced

1 tablespoon coarsely chopped cilantro -- (leaves)