Satay Ayam

Ingredients

• 600g chicken thigh, cubed
• 3 stalks lemongrass, minced
• 4 shallots, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp ground turmeric
• 2 tbsp coriander powder
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 200g roasted peanuts, ground
• 2 tbsp tamarind pulp, soaked
• Bamboo skewers, soaked in water

Instructions

1. 1Combine the lemongrass, shallots, garlic, turmeric, coriander and half the sugar into a marinade paste.
2. 2Coat the chicken cubes with the marinade and let sit for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. 3Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
4. 4For the peanut sauce, simmer the ground peanuts with tamarind water, remaining sugar and a splash of water until thickened.
5. 5Grill the skewers over hot charcoal or a grill pan, turning frequently, for 10-15 minutes until charred and cooked through.
6. 6Baste occasionally with a little oil to prevent drying out.
7. 7Serve the skewers hot with the peanut sauce, sliced cucumber, onion and compressed rice cakes (ketupat).

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