Satay
Skewered, chargrilled chicken or beef marinated in turmeric and spices, served with a rich peanut sauce and lontong.
Cuisines
Indonesian
Thai
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 500 grams | chicken breast |
| 2 tablespoons | soy sauce |
| 1 tablespoon | fish sauce |
| 1 tablespoon | brown sugar |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 teaspoon | ground coriander |
| 1 teaspoon | ground cumin |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | ground white pepper |
| 200 ml | coconut milk |
| 2 tablespoons | vegetable oil |
| 1 cup | peanut sauce |
| 1 tablespoon | lime juice |
| — | bamboo skewers, soaked in water |
Instructions
- 1 Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- 2 In a bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric powder, and ground white pepper.
- 3 Add coconut milk and vegetable oil to the mixture and stir well.
- 4 Marinate the chicken pieces in the mixture for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- 5 Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
- 6 Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- 7 Grill the chicken skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.
- 8 Serve the satay with peanut sauce and a squeeze of lime juice.
Tips
For an authentic taste, grill the satay over charcoal for a smoky flavor.