September 22, 2024
Sate Ayam is a popular Indonesian dish made from marinated chicken pieces grilled on skewers and served with a rich, sweet-savory peanut sauce. It's smoky, flavorful, and perfect with rice or rice cakes (lontong).
| Ingredient | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Main Ingredients: | ||
| Chicken thighs (boneless) | 500g (1.1 lb) | $3.50 |
| Garlic | 3 cloves | $0.15 |
| Soy sauce (sweet & salty) | 4 tbsp | $0.25 |
| Brown sugar (or palm sugar) | 2 tbsp | $0.10 |
| Salt | 1 tsp | $0.02 |
| Skewers (bamboo) | 20 sticks | $0.50 |
| Oil (for basting) | 2 tbsp | $0.10 |
| For Peanut Sauce: | ||
| Peanut butter (or peanuts) | 4 tbsp (or 100g) | $0.80 |
| Garlic | 2 cloves | $0.10 |
| Water | 1/2 cup | Free |
| Soy sauce | 1 tbsp | $0.05 |
| Chili (optional) | 1 | $0.05 |
| Lime (optional) | 1 | $0.25 |
Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix minced garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, and salt. Cut chicken into small cubes and mix well with the marinade. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Skewer and Grill: Thread 4–5 pieces of marinated chicken onto each skewer. Grill over charcoal or a stovetop grill pan, basting with a bit of oil. Cook for about 3–4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
Make the Peanut Sauce: In a small pan, sauté minced garlic (and chili if using). Add peanut butter and water gradually while stirring until smooth. Add soy sauce and adjust salt/sugar to taste. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened. Add a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
Serve: Arrange skewers on a plate and pour peanut sauce on top or serve it on the side. Optionally, serve with steamed rice or rice cakes (not included in cost).
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