Various Types of Satay in Indonesia and How to Cook Them

Various Types of Satay in Indonesia and How to Cook Them

Introduction

Satay is one of the popular dishes in Indonesia, consisting of small pieces of meat skewered on sticks and then grilled over charcoal. Indonesia has a variety of satay types, each with unique spices and cooking methods. Here are some famous types of satay in Indonesia along with their recipes and cooking instructions.

1. Chicken Satay (Sate Ayam)

Ingredients:

- 500 grams chicken meat (cut into small cubes)

- Skewers

Marinade:

- 4 garlic cloves (finely chopped)

- 3 shallots (finely chopped)

- 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce

- 1 teaspoon ground coriander

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 1 tablespoon lime juice

Peanut Sauce:

- 200 grams fried peanuts (ground)

- 4 garlic cloves

- 3 shallots

- 2 large red chilies

- 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce

- Salt and sugar to taste

- Water as needed

Cooking Instructions:

1. Mix the chicken pieces with the marinade, let sit for 30 minutes.

2. Skewer the chicken onto the skewers.

3. Grill the satay over charcoal until cooked, occasionally basting with the remaining marinade.

4. For the peanut sauce, sauté the garlic, shallots, and chilies until fragrant, then blend with the ground peanuts.

5. Mix the blended spices with sweet soy sauce, salt, sugar, and water to desired consistency.

6. Serve chicken satay with peanut sauce and rice cakes or rice.

2. Goat Satay (Sate Kambing)

Ingredients:

- 500 grams goat meat (cut into small cubes)

- Skewers

Marinade:

- 5 garlic cloves (finely chopped)

- 5 shallots (finely chopped)

- 1 teaspoon ground coriander

- 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce

- Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

1. Mix the goat meat pieces with the marinade, let sit for 30 minutes.

2. Skewer the goat meat onto the skewers.

3. Grill the satay over charcoal until cooked, occasionally basting with the remaining marinade.

4. Serve goat satay with sweet soy sauce, sliced tomatoes, shallots, and bird’s eye chilies.

3. Padang Satay (Sate Padang)

Ingredients:

- 500 grams beef (cut into small cubes)

- Skewers

Boiling Ingredients:

- 3 bay leaves

- 2 stalks lemongrass (bruised)

- 5 cm galangal (bruised)

- Salt to taste

Spice Paste:

- 6 garlic cloves

- 5 shallots

- 5 red chili peppers

- 3 cm ginger

- 2 cm turmeric

- 1 teaspoon ground coriander

- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Gravy:

- 200 ml beef broth

- 2 tablespoons rice flour (dissolved in a little water)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Boil the beef with thuntilrain.

2. Sauté the spice paste until fragrant, add to the beef broth.

3. Add the beef into the spice mixture, stir until well coated and absorbed.

4. Skewer the beef onto the skewers, grill until cooked.

5. For the gravy, cook the spiced beef broth, add the rice flour solution, stir until thickened.

6. Serve Padang satay with a thick gravy.

Conclusion

Indonesia is rich in various types of delicious satay. Each type of satay has its own unique flavor and characteristics. By trying the above recipes, you can experience the richness of Indonesian culinary delights from the comfort of your own home. Happy cooking and enjoying!