Marinade
Marinating for at least 30 minutes makes the skewers more aromatic and juicy.
Thai Recipe
Satay with peanut sauce
For satay, chicken strips are marinated in coconut milk, turmeric, curry, garlic and a little fish sauce. Peanut sauce is cooked separately and balanced with lime, sugar and salt.
Total time
40 min
Calories
610 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Why this recipe works
Satay skewers with creamy peanut sauce
Satay is particularly good when the skewers are thinly sliced and cooked for a short time. It adds colour and spice to the marinade, while the peanut sauce is said to be sweet, salty, slightly sour and nutty. Cucumber and lime make the dish fresher.
Lunch
Dinner
Meat
Thai Recipes
Recipe
Satay with peanut sauce
Satay with peanut sauce is made up of marinated chicken skewers grilled or pan-fried, with a creamy sauce made from peanuts, coconut milk, curry and lime.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Watering skewers
Place the skewers in water for 20 minutes so that they do not darken too quickly when frying or grilling.
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2
Marinating chicken
Mix chicken strips with coconut milk, curry paste or curry powder, turmeric, garlic, fish sauce and sugar. Let stand for at least 30 minutes.
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3
Cooking sauce
Heat the peanut butter with coconut milk, red curry paste, lime juice or tamarind, sugar and a little fish sauce until creamy.
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4
Roast skewers
Place the chicken on skewers and cook in a grill pan, pan or on the grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
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5
Serve
Serve satay with peanut sauce, cucumber, lime and rice if desired.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Satay with peanut sauce
Don't grill too long
Thin chicken strips cook quickly. Too long heat makes satay dry.
Keep sauce creamy
Peanut sauce thickens when standing. Stir again with coconut milk or water until creamy.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Thinly sliced pork tenderloin or neck is also suitable, and the cooking time is short.
Squeeze, dice and marinate firm tofu and carefully stick it on skewers or fry in the pan.
Nutrition per serving
610kcal
22.0 gCarbohydrates
42.0 gProtein
38.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Satay with peanut sauce
At least 30 minutes are enough, several hours are better. Overnight in the fridge the meat becomes more aromatic.
Yes, a grill pan or normal pan works. It is important to cook medium to high heat and short cooking time.
Peanuts bind liquid. With a little coconut milk, water or lime juice, the sauce can be stirred again until creamy.
Cucumber, lime, rice, small salad or pickled vegetables go well and balance the nutty sauce.
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