Malaysian Satays Food

CHICKEN SATAY (THE BEST RECIPE!)

Steps:

• Cut the chicken meat into small cubes. Set aside.
• Blend all the he Marinade ingredients in a food processor. Add a little water if needed.
• For the chicken satay dipping sauce, please click here: satay peanut sauce recipe.
• Combine the chicken and the Marinade together, stir to mix well. Marinate the chicken for 6 hours in the fridge, or best overnight. When ready, thread 3-4 pieces of the chicken meat onto the bamboo skewers.
• Grill the chicken satay skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side until the meat is fully cooked and the surface is nicely charred, on both sides. Baste and brush with some oil while grilling. Serve hot with peanut sauce the fresh cucumber pieces and onions.

MALAYSIAN BEEF SATAY

Steps:

• If you're using wooden skewers, soak them for 30 minutes prior to grilling so they don't burn.
• Heat oil in a frying pan, add the fennel and fenugreek and fry until they start to pop (30 seconds to 1 minute).
• Add the chillies, garlic, and curry paste. Fry another 2 minutes, stirring.
• Remove from heat and mix in the coconut milk. Put mixture in a large ziploc with the meat and marinate at least 30 minutes (overnight is best).
• Heat grill to high. Skewer the meat and grill 8-10 minutes or until cooked.
• While meat is grilling, place red chile, lime juice, fish sauce, peanut butter, peanuts, and green onions in a small saucepan and heat.

MALAYSIAN TOFU SATAY

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high heat.
• Put the first four marinade ingredients in a food processor and grind.
• Heat a nonstick pan, pour in the oil, then add ground mixture. Cook until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
• Combine the remaining marinade ingredients in a pot on the stove; add the cooked mixture.
• Bring to a boil and let simmer 5 minutes.
• Let cool, then pour over tofu and marinate for at least an hour and as long as overnight.
• Mix all satay ingredients together, except the water and tofu.
• Slowly add the water until the sauce reaches desired consistency.
• Grill tofu strips for 2 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
• Put the skewers on a plate and pour some sauce over them. Serve with a bowl of extra sauce.