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Special Peanut Sauce Chicken Satay

groups5 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 45 minsskilletCook: 30 minsscheduleTotal: 75 minsoutdoor_grillGrilledlocal_fire_departmentMild
Allergens:warningPeanutswarningSoy

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16 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:56

Soak 30 skewer sticks in hot water for 10 minutes to ensure hygiene and prevent burning during grilling.

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Skewer sticks must be soaked in hot water, otherwise they will easily burn and break when grilled over an open flame.

Ingredients:skewer sticks (30 piece)
Tools:bowl
02
Preparation
00:01:31
warningStay safe

Wash hands and cutting board thoroughly after cutting raw chicken to prevent bacterial cross-contamination.

Cut 700 g boneless chicken meat diagonally into slightly large pieces, separate the skin and fat, then squeeze 1 lime and add 3/4 tsp salt, mix well.

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Cut the chicken into uniform sizes, otherwise it will cook unevenly when grilled.

Ingredients:boneless chicken meat (700 g)lime (1 piece)salt (0.75 tsp)
Tools:knifecutting board
03
Waiting Time
00:03:06

Skewer the chicken pieces with a pattern of 2 meats, skin or fat in the middle, then 2 more meats, making 5-6 pieces per skewer, and let rest for 45 minutes to absorb flavors.

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Interleave skin between the meat, otherwise the satay will lack richness and juiciness when grilled.

Ingredients:boneless chicken meatskewer sticks
04
Active Cooking
00:03:41
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Hot oil may splatter, slide the peanuts slowly into the pan.

Fry 250 g peanuts with enough oil until cooked and golden brown, then remove and drain.

local_fire_departmentmedium heat, about 5-7 minutes
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Fry peanuts over medium heat and stir constantly, otherwise uneven heat will easily burn them and make them bitter.

Ingredients:peanuts (250 g)cooking oil
Tools:skimmerwok
05
Preparation
00:04:02

Blend 250 g fried peanuts using a Mitochiba CH200 chopper with an addition of 50 ml water to make it smoother.

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Add enough water to blend the peanuts evenly without making it too watery.

Ingredients:peanutswater (50 ml)
Tools:chopper
06
Preparation
00:04:23

Thinly slice 6 cloves of garlic and 9 shallots, prepare 7 candlenuts, 11 red chilies, and 5 kaffir lime leaves.

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Slice the onions evenly, otherwise they will easily burn in some parts and stay raw in others when fried.

Ingredients:garlic (6 cloves)shallot (9 piece)candlenut (7 piece)red chilies (11 piece)kaffir lime leaves (5 piece)
Tools:knifecutting board
07
Preparation
00:04:59

Soak 3 pieces of tamarind with 5 tbsp hot water until dissolved.

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Use hot water to dissolve the tamarind extract quickly and completely.

Ingredients:tamarind (3 piece)
Tools:bowl
08
Active Cooking
00:05:07

Fry the red chilies, candlenuts, garlic, and shallots separately until cooked, except the kaffir lime leaves.

local_fire_departmentmedium heat
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Fry the spices separately, otherwise ingredients of different sizes will cook unevenly and burn easily.

Ingredients:red chiliescandlenutgarlicshallot
Tools:wok
09
Preparation
00:05:34

Blend the fried garlic, shallots, candlenuts, and chilies using a chopper with a little water.

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Add a little water when blending so the spices blend smoothly without becoming too watery.

Ingredients:garlicshallotcandlenutred chilies
Tools:chopper
10
Active Cooking
00:06:16
warningStay safe

Use a cloth or heat-resistant gloves when handling hot clay pots to avoid burns.

Combine the ground peanuts and spice paste in a clay pot, add 500 ml water, 150 g palm sugar, and 5 kaffir lime leaves, cover and cook until boiling.

local_fire_departmentmedium heat to boiling
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Stir occasionally when boiling peanuts so the bottom doesn't clump and burn.

Ingredients:peanutswater (500 ml)palm sugar (150 g)kaffir lime leaves (5 piece)
Tools:wooden spatulaclay pot
11
Active Cooking
00:07:09

After boiling, stir until the water reduces slightly, then add tamarind water, 2 tsp salt, and 7 tbsp sweet soy sauce, mix well until thickened then turn off the stove.

local_fire_departmentlow to medium heat
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Stir continuously after adding soy sauce and salt so the peanut sauce doesn't split or burn at the bottom.

Ingredients:tamarindsalt (2 tsp)Kecap Manis (Sweet Soy Sauce) (7 tbsp)
Tools:wooden spatula
12
Active Cooking
00:07:52

Grill the raw chicken skewers on a flat grill pan for about 1 minute without sauce to open the meat pores so marinades absorb easily.

local_fire_departmentmedium heat
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Grill only briefly so the chicken doesn't get too dry before applying sauce.

Ingredients:boneless chicken meat
Tools:grill pan
13
Preparation
00:08:17

Prepare the grilling marinade in a container by mixing 3 tbsp oil, 7 tbsp sweet soy sauce, 1/2 tsp ground pepper, and juice of 1/2 lime.

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Mix the marinade thoroughly, otherwise the savory and sweet flavors won't distribute evenly on the satay.

Ingredients:cooking oil (3 tbsp)Kecap Manis (Sweet Soy Sauce) (7 tbsp)ground pepper (0.5 tsp)lime (0.5 piece)
Tools:bowl
14
Active Cooking
00:08:55

Dip the satay into the grilling marinade, then grill on the pan while flipping until 70% cooked and turns dark brown.

local_fire_departmentmedium heat
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Flip the satay regularly so the marinade absorbs evenly and doesn't burn on one side.

Ingredients:boneless chicken meat
Tools:grill pan
15
Active Cooking
00:10:15

Add 3 tbsp of peanut sauce to the remaining grilling marinade, dip the 70% cooked satay into this second marinade, then grill again while flipping until fully cooked.

local_fire_departmentmedium heat
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Grill until the oil from inside the meat comes out and looks glossy, indicating the satay is cooked through.

Ingredients:boneless chicken meatpeanuts
Tools:grill pan
16
Active Cooking
00:11:18

Remove the cooked chicken satay and serve on a plate with a bowl of peanut sauce and sliced lime.

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Serve the satay while warm so the rich peanut sauce and tender meat taste best.

Ingredients:boneless chicken meat
Tools:plate

groceryAll Ingredients

skewer sticks30 piece
boneless chicken meat700 g
salt2.75 tsp
lime1.5 piece
peanuts250 g
garlic6 cloves
shallot9 piece
candlenut7 piece
red chilies11 piece
kaffir lime leaves5 piece
tamarind3 piece
palm sugar150 g
Kecap Manis (Sweet Soy Sauce)14 tbsp
water550 ml
cooking oil3 tbsp
ground pepper0.5 tsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

bowlknifecutting boardskimmerwokchopperwooden spatulaclay potgrill panplate