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Sate Ayam

Name: Sate Ayam
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 900 g Boneless chicken thigh; 100 ml Kecap manis; 250 g Roasted peanuts; 5 pieces Shallots; 6 cloves Garlic; 3 pieces Chillies; 2 tsp Ground coriander; 1 tsp Turmeric; 2 tbsp Tamarind paste; 2 tbsp Palm sugar; 2 pieces Limes; 60 ml Vegetable oil; 400 g Rice (to serve); To taste Salt

Sate Ayam is a classic Indonesian main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Boneless chicken thigh, Kecap manis, Roasted peanuts, Shallots, Garlic, Chillies, Ground coriander, Turmeric, Tamarind paste, Palm sugar, Limes and Rice (to serve), the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Indonesian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Nasi Goreng.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 40 minCook: 25 minServes 5

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Ingredients

Boneless chicken thigh900 g
Kecap manis100 ml
Roasted peanuts250 g
Shallots5 pieces
Garlic6 cloves
Chillies3 pieces
Ground coriander2 tsp
Turmeric1 tsp
Tamarind paste2 tbsp
Palm sugar2 tbsp
Limes2 pieces
Vegetable oil60 ml
Rice (to serve)400 g
SaltTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1🥄 Mix

Cut the chicken into two-centimetre cubes and coat them in a mix of kecap manis, garlic, coriander and turmeric.

Step 2🥣 Marinate

Marinate for at least two hours, ideally overnight in the fridge.

Step 3

Grind the peanuts to a coarse crumb, keeping a few whole for serving.

Step 4🍳 Fry

Fry the shallot, garlic and chilli in oil until soft, add the ground peanuts and cook three minutes.

Step 5

Add a cup of water, the tamarind, palm sugar and kecap manis and cook the sauce ten minutes to thicken.

Step 6

Thread the pieces tight onto soaked skewers, five or six to each.

Step 7✨ Serve

Grill over hot coals two minutes a side, basting with kecap manis. Serve with the sauce and rice.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Sate Ayam carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, boneless chicken thigh can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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