Experience the authentic flavors of Indonesia with our delicious Indonesian Satay. Tender, marinated meat is skewered and grilled to perfection, then served with a rich and creamy peanut sauce. This dish is perfect for sharing and is sure to impress your taste buds with its irresistible blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.

Here's a recipe for Indonesian Satay:

Ingredients:

 - 1 1/2 pounds (700g) of chicken, beef, or pork, thinly sliced

 - Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

 - For the marinade:3 cloves of garlic, minced

 - 1 shallot, finely chopped

 - 2 tablespoons of soy sauce

 - 1 tablespoon of fish sauce

 - 1 tablespoon of brown sugar

 - 1 teaspoon of ground coriander

 - 1 teaspoon of ground cumin

 - 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric

 - 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper

 - For the peanut sauce:1 cup (250ml) of coconut milk

 - 1/2 cup (125g) of peanut butter

 - 2 tablespoons of soy sauce

 - 1 tablespoon of brown sugar

 - 1 tablespoon of lime juice

 - 1 teaspoon of minced ginger

 - 1 teaspoon of minced garlic

 - 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder

Instructions:

1- In a bowl, mix together all the marinade ingredients. Add the sliced meat and coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

2- Thread the marinated meat onto the soaked skewers.

3- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.

4- While the skewers are grilling, make the peanut sauce. In a saucepan, combine all the peanut sauce ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and heated through.

5- Serve the grilled satay skewers with the warm peanut sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Nutritional Values :

Here are the approximate nutritional values for the main ingredients in the Indonesian Satay recipe per serving (assuming 4 servings):

Chicken, Beef, or Pork (1 1/2 pounds / 700g):

  - Calories: 1,200-1,500 (depends on the type of meat and its fat content)

  - Fat: 80-100 g

  - Carbohydrates: 0 g

  - Protein:130-150 g

Benefits: High in protein, essential for muscle repair and growth; provides important vitamins and minerals.

Bamboo Skewers (soaked in water):

  - Calories: 0

  - Fat: 0 g

  - Carbohydrates: 0 g

  - Protein: 0 g

Benefits: Used for skewering meat; does not contribute nutritional value but prevents burning during grilling.

For the Marinade:

Garlic (3 cloves, minced):

  - Calories:12

  - Fat: 0 g

  - Carbohydrates: 3 g

  - Protein: 0.6 g

Benefits: Adds flavor; contains antioxidants and has antimicrobial properties.

Shallot (1, finely chopped):

  - Calories: 35

  - Fat: 0 g

  - Carbohydrates: 8 g

  - Protein:1 g

Benefits: Adds a mild, sweet onion flavor; contains antioxidants and vitamins.

Soy Sauce (2 tablespoons):

  - Calories:20

  - Fat: 0 g

  - Carbohydrates: 2 g

  - Protein: 2 g

Benefits: Adds savory flavor; use in moderation due to sodium content.

Fish Sauce (1 tablespoon):

  - Calories:15

  - Fat: 0 g

  - Carbohydrates: 1 g

  - Protein:2 g

Benefits: Adds umami flavor; contains protein and minerals.

Brown Sugar (1 tablespoon):

  - Calories:52

  - Fat: 0 g

  - Carbohydrates: 13 g

  - Protein: 0 g

Benefits: Adds sweetness and balances flavors; high in carbohydrates.

Ground Coriander (1 teaspoon):

  - Calories: 5

  - Fat: 0.1 g

  - Carbohydrates: 1 g

  - Protein: 0.1 g

Benefits: Adds flavor; contains antioxidants and has digestive benefits.

Ground Cumin (1 teaspoon):

  - Calories: 8

  - Fat: 0.5 g

  - Carbohydrates: 1 g

  - Protein: 0.4 g

Benefits: Adds earthy flavor; contains antioxidants and aids digestion.

Turmeric (1/2 teaspoon):

   - Calories: 5

   - Fat: 0.1 g

   - Carbohydrates: 1 g

   - Protein: 0.2 g

Benefits: Adds color and flavor; contains curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory properties.

Ground Pepper (1/2 teaspoon):

   - Calories:3

   - Fat: 0 g

   - Carbohydrates: 1 g

   - Protein: 0.1 g

Benefits: Adds spice; contains antioxidants.

For the Peanut Sauce:

Coconut Milk (1 cup / 250ml)

   - Calories: 445

   - Fat: 48 g

   - Carbohydrates: 6 g

   - Protein: 4 g

Benefits: Adds creaminess and flavor; provides healthy fats and some vitamins.

Peanut Butter (1/2 cup / 125g):

   - Calories: 750

   - Fat: 64 g

   - Carbohydrates: 20 g

   - Protein: 30 g

Benefits: Adds richness and protein; provides healthy fats and essential nutrients.

Soy Sauce (2 tablespoons):

   - Calories: 20

   - Fat: 0 g

   - Carbohydrates: 2 g

   - Protein: 2 g

Benefits: Adds savory flavor; use in moderation due to sodium content.

Brown Sugar (1 tablespoon):

   - Calories: 50

   - Fat: 0 g

   - Carbohydrates: 13 g

   - Protein: 0 g

Benefits: Adds sweetness and balances flavors; high in carbohydrates.

Lime Juice (1 tablespoon):

   - Calories: 4

   - Fat: 0 g

   - Carbohydrates: 1 g

   - Protein: 0 g

Benefits: Adds tanginess and vitamin C; aids digestion.

Minced Ginger (1 teaspoon):

   - Calories: 5

   - Fat: 0 g

   - Carbohydrates: 1 g

   - Protein: 0.1 g

Benefits: Adds a spicy flavor; contains anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits.

Minced Garlic (1 teaspoon):

   - Calories: 4

   - Fat: 0 g

   - Carbohydrates: 1 g

   - Protein:0.2 g

Benefits: Adds flavor; contains antioxidants and has antimicrobial properties.

Chili Powder (1/2 teaspoon):

   - Calories: 6

   - Fat: 0.3 g

   - Carbohydrates:1 g

   - Protein:0.3 g

Benefits: Adds heat and flavor; contains antioxidants.

Please note that these values are approximate and can vary based on factors such as the specific cut of meat and any additional ingredients used in the marinade or peanut sauce.