Indonesian Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
A single portion of Indonesian cooking, ready in 24 minutes. Roughly £1.70 a portion. Expect a bit of heat.
Per portion
Calories from protein 22%, carbs 31%, fat 47%. Estimated from the ingredients.
Roughly £1.70 a portion.
Method
- 1
Cook the rice according to the packet instructions.
- 2
Marinate the chicken cubes in the soy sauce, turmeric, coriander and garlic for 5 minutes.
- 3
Thread onto skewers and griddle or grill for 8–10 minutes, turning, until charred and cooked through.
- 4
Meanwhile, whisk the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, chilli flakes and coconut milk into a smooth sauce, then whisk in hot water a spoonful at a time until it pours easily.
- 5
Season to taste, then serve the skewers with the peanut sauce and rice, scattered with the crispy onions.
Cook's notes
- Sizes. Vegetables, fruit and eggs are medium unless the recipe says otherwise. A tin is a standard 400g tin.
- Dairy. Salted or unsalted butter both work; with salted, go easy on any extra salt. Use full-fat soured cream, crème fraîche and yoghurt in anything hot, as low-fat versions split.
- Stock. A cube or pot made up as the packet says. Cubes are salty, so taste before adding more salt.
- Heat. Medium means a gentle sizzle, not spitting. High means the oil shimmers before the food goes in. A simmer is a few lazy bubbles, not a rolling boil. Leave the lid off unless the recipe says to cover.
- Pans. A small saucepan is about 16cm and a frying pan about 24cm. Sauces reduce faster in a wider pan, so go by how it looks rather than the clock.
- Doneness. Chicken and turkey should reach 75°C in the thickest part, pork 65 to 70°C, and beef steak 55°C for medium-rare. Rest steaks and chops for a few minutes before slicing.
- Finishing. Taste before serving. Most dishes want a pinch more salt, and a squeeze of lemon or a splash of vinegar lifts anything rich.
- Leftovers. Cool quickly, cover and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days, then reheat until piping hot. Cooked rice keeps for 1 day and should only be reheated once.
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