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Chicken Satay

Cultural Context

Originating from Indonesia, Chicken Satay is a beloved street food that showcases the country's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally served with a spicy peanut sauce, it reflects the balance of flavors that defines Indonesian cuisine. Today, satay has become popular worldwide, often adapted with various meats and sauces to suit local tastes.

IndonesianIDappetizer
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500 grams boneless chicken thighs with skin on, cut into ½ inch or small bite size cubes
Skewers soaked in water for at least an hour
1 tbsp coriander seeds
2 stalks lemongrass (white part only)
1 inch galangal
2 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp cumin powder
2 tsp turmeric powder (or 1 inch fresh turmeric)
½ tsp chilli powder (optional)
2 tbsp sugar
2 medium red onions (or 5 shallots)
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp salt and pepper to taste
Splash of soy sauce
2 tbsp oil
4 tbsp oil (for satay sauce)
1 cup roasted peanuts (skin discarded then ground roughly)
2 tbsp concentrated tamarind pulp
½ cup water
1 tablespoon sugar (or palm sugar)
½ tsp salt
Cucumber and red onions (to serve with Satay)

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a healthier fat profile, while sunflower seed butter is budget-friendly.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, and evaporated milk is often less expensive.

1

Grind the spice paste in a blender, adding oil to keep the blades turning.

2

Mix paste and seasoning into cut chicken and marinate for 12-24 hours.

3

Thread 4-5 pieces of chicken cubes onto each skewer until all chicken is used up.

4

Grill chicken on a BBQ grill, constantly brushing them with oil so it doesn't stick.

5

For the satay sauce, grind the spice paste in a blender, adding oil or water if necessary to keep blades turning.

6

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium to high heat and add spice paste. Cook until oil splits.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillblendersaucepan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Sate Ayam

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