Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

INDONESIAN and GREEK Meatball Showdown! | Pan Pals 🍳

Login to Save
PBS Food
PBS Food
46 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow PBS Food to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Indonesian Sate Lilit

Cultural Context

Sate Lilit hails from Bali, Indonesia, where it reflects the island's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally made with minced meat and aromatic spices, it is often served during ceremonies and celebrations. The dish showcases the Balinese love for grilling and the use of fresh local ingredients. Today, Sate Lilit has gained popularity beyond Indonesia, often featured in Southeast Asian cuisine and enjoyed in various forms worldwide.

IndonesianIDmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
ground duck
1/4 teaspoon Kencur Powder
shallots
lemongrass
grated coconut
fish sauce
candlenuts

minced meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while ground turkey is often less expensive.

kecap manis

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: regular soy sauce + sugar

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while regular soy sauce with sugar mimics sweetness.

1

Prepare the spice paste by crushing the Kencur Powder and other spices together.

2

Mix the ground duck with the spice paste, grated coconut, shallots, and fish sauce until well combined.

3

Wrap the mixture around lemongrass stalks, pinching the lower end to seal it.

4

Place the wrapped sate in the fridge to firm up.

5

Heat oil in a deep pan for frying.

6

Deep fry the sate until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.

7

Remove from oil and let drain on paper towels before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggrilling

Equipment Needed

deep panmixing bowlfridge

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

Sate LilitSate Babi Lilit

Other Takes on Chicken

(24 videos)

Similar Indonesian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(19 videos)