Introduction
Sate Madura is a popular dish in Indonesia. It originated from Madura Island in East Java. The dish is made up of grilled skewered meat, served with peanut sauce. The peanut sauce, or sambal kacang, is the key ingredient that makes this dish unique. It is a perfect combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors that complement the grilled meat.
Ingredients
To make sate madura sambal kacang, you will need the following ingredients:
- 500 grams of chicken breast, cut into small pieces
- 20 bamboo skewers
- 1 tablespoon of cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of sweet soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of tamarind paste, dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water
- For the peanut sauce:
- 200 grams of roasted peanuts, finely ground
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 red chili peppers, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of palm sugar
- 1 tablespoon of tamarind paste, dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water
- 200 ml of water
Instructions
Follow these steps to make sate madura sambal kacang:
- Soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning during grilling.
- In a bowl, mix the chicken breast pieces with cooking oil, salt, ground black pepper, sweet soy sauce, and tamarind paste. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the chicken onto the bamboo skewers.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken skewers for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- While the chicken is grilling, make the peanut sauce. In a pan, sauté the garlic and red chili peppers until fragrant.
- Add the ground peanuts, salt, palm sugar, tamarind paste, and water. Mix well.
- Cook the peanut sauce over low heat for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- Transfer the peanut sauce to a serving bowl.
- Serve the grilled chicken skewers with the peanut sauce.
Nutrition
A serving of sate madura sambal kacang (2 skewers with peanut sauce) contains approximately:
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
Tips
Here are some tips to make the perfect sate madura sambal kacang:
- Use chicken breast meat for a leaner option, or use chicken thigh meat for a juicier option.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Grill the chicken over medium-high heat to prevent it from drying out.
- Make sure the peanut sauce is thick enough to coat the chicken skewers.
- If you prefer a spicier peanut sauce, add more red chili peppers.
Conclusion
Sate madura sambal kacang is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of grilled chicken skewers and peanut sauce creates a burst of flavors that will leave you wanting more. Follow this recipe and impress your family and friends with your cooking skills!
