Authentic Indonesian Sate Ayam with Peanut Sauce

Ingrediënten

• chicken thighs
• kecap manis
• garlic cloves
• shallots
• ground coriander
• vegetable oil
• smooth peanut butter
• warm water
• sambal oelek
• lime juice
• wooden skewers

Bereidingswijze

1. In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of kecap manis, minced garlic, half of the chopped shallots, ground coriander, and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
2. Thread the chicken strips onto the soaked wooden skewers, weaving them accordion-style to secure.
3. Brush the chicken skewers generously with the marinade and let them rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
4. To make the peanut sauce, heat the remaining vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the remaining shallots until fragrant.
5. Whisk in the smooth peanut butter, remaining kecap manis, sambal oelek, and warm water. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens and oils begin to separate, then stir in the lime juice.
6. Heat a grill pan or outdoor barbecue over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
7. Grill the chicken skewers for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with leftover marinade or oil, until cooked through and slightly charred.
8. Serve the hot sate skewers immediately with the warm homemade peanut sauce for dipping.