Indonesian Chicken Satay with Creamy Peanut Sauce

Thermomix recipe: Indonesian Chicken Satay with Creamy Peanut Sauce. Ready in 80 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 600 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2 cm cubes
• 12-16 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
• 1000 g water (for steaming)
• For the Chicken Marinade:
• 50 g shallots, peeled
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 15 g fresh ginger, peeled
• 1 stalk lemongrass, white part only, roughly chopped
• 10 g fresh galangal, peeled (or extra ginger if unavailable)
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for a non-fish option)
• 20 g vegetable oil
• For the Creamy Peanut Sauce:
• 150 g roasted peanuts, unsalted, skinless
• 30 g shallots, peeled
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 1 red chili, deseeded and roughly chopped (or to taste)
• 10 g vegetable oil
• 200 g full-fat coconut milk
• 1 tbsp tamarind paste
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 50-100 g water (adjust for desired consistency)
• For Serving:
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 100 g cabbage, shredded
• 2 spring onions, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts (for garnish)
• 2 limes, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. **Prepare the Chicken Marinade:** Add shallots, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, coriander, and cumin to the clean Thermomix bowl. Chop 5 sec / Speed 7. Scrape down sides of bowl.
2. Add 20 g vegetable oil to the bowl. Sauté 5 min / 120°C / Speed 1. Scrape down sides.
3. Add brown sugar and fish sauce to the bowl. Blend 10 sec / Speed 7 to form a smooth paste. Transfer the marinade to a large bowl and set aside.
4. Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably 2-4 hours.
5. **Prepare the Chicken Skewers:** Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked bamboo skewers. Arrange the skewers in the Varoma dish and Varoma tray, ensuring some gaps for steam to circulate. Set aside.
6. **Prepare the Creamy Peanut Sauce:** Add 150 g roasted peanuts to the clean Thermomix bowl. Chop 5 sec / Speed 6. Transfer half of the chopped peanuts to a small bowl for garnish and set aside. Keep the remaining peanuts in the bowl.
7. Add 30 g shallots, 1 clove garlic, and red chili to the bowl with the remaining peanuts. Chop 5 sec / Speed 7. Scrape down sides of bowl.
8. Add 10 g vegetable oil to the bowl. Sauté 5 min / 120°C / Speed 1. Scrape down sides.
9. Add coconut milk, tamarind paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, and lime juice to the bowl. Cook 15 min / 95°C / Speed 2 (Reverse). Place the simmering basket on the lid instead of the measuring cup to prevent splatter and allow for some evaporation.
10. Pause, scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with the spatula. Check consistency and add 50-100 g water if a thinner sauce is desired. Continue cooking for another 5 min / 95°C / Speed 2 (Reverse).
11. For the final minute, cook 1 min / 90°C / Speed 1 (Reverse) to settle and prevent sticking. Transfer the peanut sauce to a serving bowl.
12. **Steam the Chicken Skewers:** Clean the Thermomix bowl. Add 1000 g water to the bowl. Place the Varoma dish with the chicken skewers onto the Thermomix lid. Steam 20-25 min / Varoma / Speed 2. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken pieces.
13. **Finish the Chicken (Optional for Charring):** For authentic charring, preheat a grill or broiler to medium-high. Carefully transfer the steamed chicken skewers to the grill or a baking tray. Grill or broil for 3-5 minutes per side, or until lightly charred and cooked through. Alternatively, pan-fry the steamed skewers in a little oil until browned.
14. **Serve:** Arrange the chicken satay skewers on a serving platter with the creamy peanut sauce, sliced red onion, shredded cabbage, and lime wedges. Garnish with chopped spring onions and the reserved crushed peanuts. Serve immediately.

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