Sate Madura: Authentic Madura Chicken Satay
Juicy chicken skewers grilled over charcoal, served with a rich peanut sauce and rice cakes.
📑 In This Guide
💡 Did You Know?
Madura is an island in East Java famous for producing the best satay in Indonesia. The island's satay vendors travel across the archipelago.
🛒 Ingredients
- 500 g chicken meat, diced
- Bamboo skewers as needed
- Peanut sauce: 250 g roasted peanuts, 5 shallots, 3 garlic cloves, 5 red chilies, 2 tbsp palm sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp tamarind water, 200 ml water, 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce
- Marinade: 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp coriander, 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce, 1 tsp salt
- Garnish: rice cakes, sliced shallots, chili sambal, sweet soy sauce
👨🍳 Instructions
- Marinate chicken with the marinade ingredients. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Thread chicken onto bamboo skewers, 4-5 pieces per skewer.
- Grind roasted peanuts, shallots, chilies, and palm sugar.
- Cook peanut sauce with water, add salt and tamarind water. Simmer until thickened. Add sweet soy sauce.
- Grill satay over charcoal or grill. Flip and baste with peanut sauce.
- Grill until cooked and slightly charred.
- Serve with peanut sauce, rice cakes, sliced shallots, and chili sambal.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sate Madura: Authentic Madura Chicken Satay?
Juicy chicken skewers grilled over charcoal, served with a rich peanut sauce and rice cakes.
Where does Sate Madura: Authentic Madura Chicken Satay come from?
Sate Madura: Authentic Madura Chicken Satay originates from Indonesia. It is a beloved traditional dish that has been passed down through generations of Indonesian cooks.
What type of grill works best for Sate Madura: Authentic Madura Chicken Satay?
Traditional Sate Madura: Authentic Madura Chicken Satay is best cooked over charcoal (arang) for authentic smoky flavor. However, a gas grill or grill pan works well too. The key is maintaining medium-high heat and turning regularly for even cooking.
Is Sate Madura: Authentic Madura Chicken Satay difficult to make?
Sate Madura: Authentic Madura Chicken Satay requires moderate cooking skills. While the steps are clear, some techniques need practice.
How can I adjust the spiciness of Sate Madura: Authentic Madura Chicken Satay?
The spiciness can be easily adjusted by modifying the amount of chili peppers. For milder versions, reduce or omit the bird's eye chilies (cabe rawit).
How do I store leftover Sate Madura: Authentic Madura Chicken Satay?
Store leftover Sate Madura: Authentic Madura Chicken Satay in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. The flavors actually improve overnight as the spices continue to meld.
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This recipe has been carefully researched, tested, and documented to preserve authentic Indonesian culinary traditions. Sources include traditional cookbooks, regional culinary experts, and cultural heritage references from Indonesia.