Satay

Satay

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. 1 Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2 In a bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric powder, and ground white pepper.
  3. 3 Add coconut milk and vegetable oil to the mixture and stir well.
  4. 4 Marinate the chicken pieces in the mixture for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  5. 5 Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
  6. 6 Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
  7. 7 Grill the chicken skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.
  8. 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.