Potential for dinner
I came across this recipe on Cook Think. As with many of the recipes on the site, it looks wonderful. So I’m considering giving it a go.
It’s called Malaysian Chicken Satay. You can read about the dish at Rasa Malaysia, here. The recipe is also located at the bottom of the article or on Cook Think.
Ingredients:
4 chicken legs and thighs or 4 chicken breasts (deboned)
Spice paste
1 spoon Oyster Sauce (Lee Kam Kee brand recommended)
1 cucumber (skin peeled and cut into small pieces)Spice Paste
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
2 stalks lemongrass
6 shallots (peeled)
2 cloves garlic (peeled)
4 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons turmeric powder
4 spoons Kecap Manis (ABC brand from Indonesia recommended)Timer:
prep: 10 minutes
total: 12 hoursTools:
food processor
large bowl (or large freezer bag) for marinating chicken
bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 2 hours to avoid burning)Instructions:
1. Cut the chicken meat into small cubes
2. Grind the Spice Paste in a food processor. Add in a little water if needed. Marinate the chicken pieces with the spice paste for 10-12 hours
3. Thread the meat on to bamboo skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes each side. Serve hot with fresh cucumber pieces
There are tons of other great recipes on Cook Think, and more wonderful recipes like this Satay recipe on Rasa Malaysia. If this looks good, you should totally go browse their sites.
When I make this, I’ll give a review and let you know what I think. If any of you decide to give it a try, please, leave a comment and let me know what your opinion of it is – or how you tweaked it, if at all.
