Indonesia

Satay Ayam

Name: Satay Ayam
Cuisine: Indonesia
Ingredients: 600 g Chicken thighs, diced; 3 tbsp Kecap manis; 1 tsp each Turmeric & coriander; 150 g Peanut butter; 2 each Garlic, shallots; to taste Chilli & lime; 12 Wooden skewers

Grilled chicken skewers with peanut sauce

Satay arose in Java under the influence of Arab and Indian traders and spread across Southeast Asia. The marinated skewers grilled over charcoal are ubiquitous in Indonesia.

Indispensable is the peanut sauce – creamy, slightly sweet, with a hint of heat and kecap manis. Served with rice cakes (lontong) or simply rice.

Servings4

Time1 hr + marinating

LevelMedium

Ingredients

Chicken thighs, diced600 g
Kecap manis3 tbsp
Turmeric & coriander1 tsp each
Peanut butter150 g
Garlic, shallots2 each
Chilli & limeto taste
Wooden skewers12

★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique

Preparation

Marinate the chicken with kecap manis, turmeric, coriander and garlic.
Thread onto soaked skewers.
For the sauce, heat peanut butter with kecap manis, chilli, garlic and water.
Grill the skewers over charcoal or in a grill pan all over.
Serve with the warm peanut sauce and lime.

Make it original

Kecap manis is indispensable for marinade and sauce. Available in the Asia Boutique.

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