Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp palm sugar
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 10-12 bamboo skewers
Special equipment needed:
- Food processor
- Grill or grill pan
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
2. In a food processor, blend grated coconut until it becomes a fine texture.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, blended coconut, coconut oil, palm sugar, tamarind paste, fish sauce, lime juice, ground turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin, and salt. Mix well.
4. Take a small amount of the mixture and wrap it around the bamboo skewer, forming a sausage-like shape.
5. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
6. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
7. Grill chicken sate lilit for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
8. Serve hot with coconut milk dipping sauce.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10-12 minutes
Temperature:
Grill or grill pan at medium-high heat
Serving size:
4-6 people
Nutritional information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 20g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Ground chicken can be substituted with ground pork or beef.
- Palm sugar can be substituted with brown sugar.
- Tamarind paste can be substituted with lime juice.
- Fish sauce can be substituted with soy sauce.
Variations:
- Add chopped lemongrass for a more fragrant flavor.
- Add chopped chili for a spicier taste.
- Use shrimp instead of chicken for a seafood version.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a food processor to make the coconut texture finer.
- Soak bamboo skewers in water to prevent burning.
- Use a grill or grill pan for a smoky flavor.
Storage instructions:
- Store leftover chicken sate lilit in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat chicken sate lilit in the microwave or oven until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve chicken sate lilit on a platter with the coconut milk dipping sauce on the side.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions.
Garnishes:
- Chopped cilantro
- Chopped green onions
Pairings:
- Jasmine rice
- Grilled vegetables
- Salad
Suggested side dishes:
- Coconut rice
- Grilled corn on the cob
- Steamed broccoli
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the chicken mixture is too wet, add more grated coconut.
- If the chicken mixture is too dry, add more coconut oil.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the chicken is fully cooked before serving.
Food history:
- Chicken sate lilit is a traditional Balinese dish.
Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, sweet, and savory.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as an appetizer or main dish.
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Region: Balinese