Name: Chicken satay
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons honey; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1½ teaspoons ground turmeric; 2 stalks lemon grass, white part only, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons coconut milk; 1½ teaspoons ground coriander; 2 French shallots, chopped; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 2.5 cm (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic; 80 g (2¾ oz) smooth peanut butter; a few drops of Tabasco, or to taste; ½ teaspoon ground anise seed (see Chef’s tips); 6 skinless chicken breast fillets; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 70 ml (2¼ fl oz) peanut oil; 40 g (1¼ oz) soft brown sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
3 hr 30

Appears in

Summer

By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 1998

About

Satay, an Indonesian dish, consists of skewered strips of marinated and grilled meat served with a smooth peanut sauce. Satays are a superb party snack, but make plenty as they disappear quickly!

Ingredients

Marinade

½ teaspoon ground anise seed (see Chef’s tips)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
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Asia
Indonesia
Snack
Starter
South East Asia

Method

Soak 25 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Combine all the marinade ingredients, mix thoroughly and set aside.
Cut the chicken into 5 mm (¼ inch) strips and thread them onto the soaked skewers. Place in a shallow dish and thoroughly coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
To make the satay sauce, place the garlic in a small pan. C

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