Chicken sate

The highlight of any Indonesian street food market is the sate, usually sold by someone from Madura where they are famed for their tasty skewers. The first sign is the glorious smoky smell from coconut husk coals, then you’ll see the vendor busily twirling the sate and fanning the embers with practised hands. The sugar glaze makes flames jump and crackle as they cook, charring and caramelising the meat. These are a favourite with children - certainly with my children.