Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Balinese Indonesian Satay Chicken

Name: Balinese Indonesian Satay Chicken
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 500 g cubed chicken breasts; 24 bamboo skewers; 2 tsp tamarind paste; 2 tbsp warm water; 3 garlic cloves; 4 peeled shallots; 1 tsp coriander seed; 0.25 cumin seed; 0.5 tsp salt; 1.5 tbsp oil; 2 tbsp oil; 3 red finger-length chilies; 3 garlic cloves; 200 g unsalted peanuts; 0.5 tsp salt; 3 tbsp palm sugar; 250 ml hot water

Chicken, bamboo skewers and red finger-length chilies grilled and spiced with tamarind and coriander.

55 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 35 min · Cook 20 min · 55 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Mix the marinade ingredients (tamarind pulp through oil), add chicken and set aside to marinade for at least 20 minutes.
20 min
2
To prepare the peanut sauce heat the oil in a saucepan add chillies and garlic and cook over medium heat until soft (about 5 minutes). put the mixture into the food processor and add the peanuts, salt and sugar. Process briefly so that the peanuts are still chunky. Add hot water and process again to make a thick sauce.
5 min
3
Thread 4 chicken cubes onto each skewer. Grill on the barbecue or griddle pan until golden brown on both sides and cooked inside. Serve with dipping bowls of peanut sauce rice or pita bread and fresh cucumber salad.