Satay is an Indonesian street dish with roots in Javanese cuisine that spread throughout Southeast Asia through maritime trade. Arab traders introduced the technique of grilling meat on skewers in the 8th century. Today it is Indonesia's national snack served in warungs and night markets.
Asian
Satay Chicken
Indonesian chicken satay skewers with coconut marinade and red curry.
- Indonesia
- MAIN COURSES
- Light
- High protein
- medium
30 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 360 kcal
- Protein 38 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 12 g
- Fat 18 g
- Sodium 720 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Chicken Satay is an Indonesian preparation with medium difficulty. Reserve about 45 minutes in total (30 for mise en place and preparation, 15 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 600 g of chicken breast in strips.
- Have ready: 200 ml of coconut milk.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons red curry paste.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of fish sauce.
- Have ready: 1 tablespoon of palm or brown sugar.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Soak the skewer sticks in water for 30 minutes so that they do not…
Soak the skewer sticks in water for 30 minutes so they don't burn.
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Mix coconut milk
Mix coconut milk, curry, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger and lime.
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Marinate the chicken strips in the mixture for 2 hours.
Marinate the chicken strips for 2 hours in the mixture, reserving part for sauce. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors
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Thread the chicken onto the toothpicks in an S shape for more surface area.
Thread the chicken onto the toothpicks in an S shape for more surface area.
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Grill or fry over high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Grill or fry over high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Heat the reserved marinade until it thickens like a sauce…
Heat the reserved marinade until it thickens as a dipping sauce. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors
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Serve with peanut sauce
Serve with peanut sauce, cilantro and lime wedges.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with homemade peanut sauce.
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