Chicken Satay (Sate Ayam): The Most Popular of Indonesian Food

published by Mr Ghaz on Feb 22, 2009

This is one of the most popular Indonesian foods, and is also known as a traditional and national food with differing regional characteristics that can inspire appetites. The taste is delicious and it’s a healthy food. Serves eight and one serving is about 130 calories.

Satay – One of the most popular Indonesian food and also known as traditional and national food with their own regional characteristics that can inspire appetites. The taste is delicious and it’s a healthy food. Serves for 8 and one serving is about 130 calories. Great food for the entire family and it’s easy to prepare.

The Indonesian food, consist of snacks and main dishes, has many varieties from all over Indonesia. The varieties were caused by the cultures, religions, and influence of natural environment (such as Arabia, Dutch, Chinese, Indian and Portuguese), and the most popular Indonesian food is Chicken Satay (Sate Ayam).

Most Popular Indonesian Food:

Chicken Satay (Sate Ayam)

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Ingredients

400 g chicken meat, 1×2 cm cubed

2 tbsp dark sweet soy sauce

1 tbsp margarine, melted

16 satay skewers

Fried sliced shallots

½ tsp pepper

½ tsp salt

“Sambal”:

100 g peanuts

1 tbsp sliced red chilies

1 ½ sliced capsicums

50 ml dark sweet soy sauce

3 tsp sliced shallots

1 tsp lime juice

Preparation

Mix the chicken meat with salt and pepper. Put the chicken meat pieces into bamboo skewers, about 4 – 5 to each skewer.

Mix well the Sweet soy and the melted margarine. Dip the satay thoroughly to the mixture and then grill over charcoal stove. Turn over for several times until satay thoroughly cooked and turns to brown.

To make peanut “Sambal”: blend peanuts, chilies, and capsicums into a paste. Mix with dark sweet soy sauce, shallots, and lime juice.

Serve the satay with peanut “Sambal” and sprinkle with fried sliced shallots.

Transfer on to a serving dish and serve immediately

*Serves : 8

*One serving : 130 Calories

Enjoy the Most Popular Indonesian Food: Chicken Satay (Sate Ayam) and bon appetite!!

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13 Responses so far | Have Your Say!

  1. # 1 by Sharona
    February 22nd, 2009 at 10:27 am #

    Sounds wonderful, I will give it a try.

  2. # 2 by Debra.
    February 22nd, 2009 at 10:39 am #

    That looks and sounds delicious! Worth the making.

  3. # 3 by Darla Smith
    February 22nd, 2009 at 12:27 pm #

    Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing.

  4. # 4 by papaleng
    February 22nd, 2009 at 4:14 pm #

    seems a great dish.. got to try it.

  5. # 5 by CA Johnson
    February 22nd, 2009 at 5:26 pm #

    I agree with everyone here, Mr. Ghaz. This recipe for Chicken Satay sounds very good. That’s great that it’s healthy food too.

  6. # 6 by Eunice Tan
    February 22nd, 2009 at 9:40 pm #

    Nice presentation: the writing, recipe and photo. Make me hungry:)
    The best of Satay is its smell.

  7. # 7 by joeshico
    February 22nd, 2009 at 9:58 pm #

    Excellent dish. Also like pork satay

  8. # 8 by CutestPrincess
    February 23rd, 2009 at 7:01 am #

    wow… so tempting…

  9. # 9 by MJPatrick
    March 1st, 2009 at 6:47 am #

    satay is one of my fav, give this a try!

  10. # 10 by Chris Stonecipher
    July 17th, 2009 at 10:46 am #

    This looks delicious!

  11. # 11 by hollynoel001
    July 17th, 2009 at 3:40 pm #

    i love this its great and easy to make thanks

  12. # 12 by California Dreamer
    July 17th, 2009 at 6:54 pm #

    This also looks interesting to try

  13. # 13 by DA Cournean
    July 19th, 2009 at 4:13 pm #

    Looks very appetizing!

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