Moluccan Saté Ayam
Moluccan saté ayam is a classic Moluccan dish of marinated chicken grilled over high heat. This recipe for Moluccan saté ayam is savory and spicy, without a sweet soy sauce marinade. The flavour focuses on the chicken, the spices, and grilling over fire, as is traditional in the Moluccan kitchen.
Servings servings
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken thigh
- 1 onion (Finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 red chilli (Finely chopped)
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut 600 g chicken thigh into even cubes so they cook evenly later. In a bowl, mix the onion, garlic, red chilli, 1 tsp coriander powder, 0.5 tsp nutmeg, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp sunflower oil, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Add the chicken and mix everything well. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
- Thread the marinated chicken loosely onto satay sticks. Heat a barbecue or grill pan until very hot. Grill the saté all around until the chicken is golden brown and cooked. Turn the skewers regularly so they colour evenly and don’t burn. The chicken is done when it feels firm and no longer has any raw center.
To serve
- Serve the Moluccan satay ayam directly from the grill with white rice. Traditionally, this satay is eaten without peanut sauce, optionally with sambal served separately on the table and with a simple vegetable dish.
Notes
This saté is deliberately not sweetly marinated, allowing the smoky flavour from grilling to come through better. Due to the simple seasoning, the dish remains light and pairs well with fresh vegetable dishes or a mild sajoer. The saté is best enjoyed straight from the grill.
Nutrition
Calories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 32gSaturated fat: 8gCholesterol: 147mgSugars: 3g
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