Savor the Authentic Taste of Indonesian Sate Ayam with This Delicious Recipe

 

        Sate ayam, or chicken satay, is a popular Indonesian dish that features tender and juicy chicken skewered and grilled to perfection. The dish is served with a flavorful peanut sauce that is made with a blend of spices and peanuts. If you're looking to recreate this authentic Indonesian dish at home, then this recipe is for you.

Ingredients:

• 500g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 stalk lemongrass, white part only, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
• Peanut sauce (recipe below)

Instructions:

1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the lemongrass, garlic, coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger, salt, black pepper, and vegetable oil to make the marinade.
3. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix until the chicken is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
5. Thread the chicken pieces onto the wooden skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
6. Grill the skewers for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
7. Serve the sate ayam hot with peanut sauce on the side.

Peanut Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, finely ground
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1 tsp tamarind paste
• 2 tsp palm sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt, to taste

Peanut Sauce Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the coconut milk over medium heat until it comes to a simmer.
2. Add the garlic, shallots, tamarind paste, palm sugar, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt to the pan and stir to combine.
3. Add the ground peanuts to the pan and stir until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature before serving with the sate ayam.

Enjoy the delicious and authentic flavors of Indonesian sate ayam with this simple and easy-to-follow recipe. Serve it as an appetizer, snack or as a main course along with steamed rice and some cucumber and tomato slices.