How to Make "Chicken Satay"?

CHICKEN SATAY

Satay is a dish consisting of pieces of meat skewered on skewers (bamboo or metal skewers) and then grilled or grilled. Satay is a popular dish in many countries, especially in Southeast Asia, and has a variety of spices and different ways of serving it.

In Indonesia, satay is one of the most popular traditional dishes and has many variations. Several types of satay that are famous in Indonesia are:
1. Chicken Satay

Pieces of chicken meat skewered on a skewer, then grilled or grilled with peanut sauce. Chicken satay is often served with rice, peanut sauce, sliced ​​shallots, and lontong (kertupat).

2. Sate Kambing (Lamb/Goat Satay)

Mutton or lamb meat that is cut and skewered on a skewer, then grilled with special spices. Goat satay is usually served with rice and peanut sauce.

3. Beef Satay

Like chicken and mutton satay, beef satay uses beef that is skewered and grilled, often seasoned with soy sauce or special spices.

4. Sate Padang

Derived from the Padang region in West Sumatra, Sate Padang uses beef in a very rich peanut sauce and special rendang seasoning.

5. Sate Lilit

A type of Balinese satay that uses a mixture of mashed fish or chicken meat and mixed with Balinese spices and seasonings. This mixture is then wrapped on the lemongrass stalks before baking.

6. Sate Madura

A type of satay from Madura Island that uses beef and is served with a special peanut sauce.

Satay is usually served with peanut sauce (peanut sauce) or a special spicy seasoning, as well as pickles as a complement. The way of serving and seasoning satay can vary according to the culture and traditions of each region in Indonesia.

Okay, here we go, let's discuss about how to make Chicken Satay. Check it out.

Here are the general steps for making chicken satay, a delicacy well known in Indonesia:

Ingredients:
1. Chicken meat (breast or thigh), cut into small pieces
2. Skewers (bamboo or metal skewers), soaked in water so they don't burn during grilling
3. Marinade:

• Garlic, puree
• Sweet soy sauce
• Vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

4. Peanut Sauce:

• Peanuts, roasted and puree
• Garlic, puree
• Brown sugar or granulated sugar
• Enough water
• Salt and pepper to taste

5. Complements (optional):

• Shallots, thinly sliced
• Cayenne pepper, thinly sliced
• Lime

Steps:
1. Marinated Chicken:

• Mix the minced garlic, sweet soy sauce, vegetable oil, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Put the chicken pieces into the marinade mixture, stir well, and let stand for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to infuse.

2. Preparation of Peanut Sauce:

• Combine ground peanuts, minced garlic, brown sugar, salt and pepper in a blender.
• Add a little water and process until it becomes a smooth paste. Peanut sauce should have a smooth consistency.

3. Satay Grill:

• Skewer the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers that have been soaked in water.
• Grill the chicken satay on a grill or teflon that has been heated over medium heat. Alternating satay until cooked and browned.

4. Peanut Marinade:

• Spread the peanut sauce on the cooked chicken satay.

5. Serving:

• Serve hot chicken satay with peanut sauce. You can also add sliced ​​shallots and cayenne pepper as a complement.
• Serve with lontong (rhombus) or rice, and lime wedges.

Enjoy trying to make your own chicken satay! Feel free to adjust the flavors and seasonings according to your preferences.