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Satay Ayam Recipe

Satay Ayam

(Indonesian chicken skewers with peanut sauce)

Yield: 3-4 servings as entree; 6-8 servings as appetizer


INGREDIENTS PREP AMOUNT
Chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut in long strips 1 lb
Galangal or ginger minced 2 tsp
Brown sugar 2 tsp
Soy sauce 1 Tbsp
Coconut milk 2 Tbsp
Red curry paste (opt.) 1 tsp
Salt 1/2 tsp
Oil 1 Tbsp
 
Sambal kacang (peanut sauce) 1 recipe

METHOD

Basic Steps:  Marinate → Skewer → Grill
  1. Mix all ingredients together and allow to marinate at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.
  2. Remove chicken from marinade and thread on skewers.
  3. Grill over hot coals till just cooked through. Serve with sambal kacang.

VARIATIONS

  • Satay Daging: Substitute strips of beef for the chicken.

NOTES

  • Satay is a great Indonesian street food that has become popular throughout southeast Asia, especially Thailand and Malaysia.
  • Satay is commonly served with acar ketimun, a simple cucumber pickle.
  • Sometimes spelled sate, sateh or saté.