Singapore Satay Recipe

Name: Singapore Satay
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Shallots, Sliced; 3 cloves Garlic, Sliced; 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 1 Lemongrass, Bulb End, Sliced; 2 Tablespoons Coriander Seeds; 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Grated Ginger; 1 Tablespoon Fennel Seeds; 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin; 1 Tablespoon Tamarind Juice; 1 Thai Red Chili, Seeds Removed; 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 pounds Skinless Chicken Breasts, Sliced In Strips

Servings: persons

3 Shallots, Sliced
3 cloves Garlic, Sliced
3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 Lemongrass, Bulb End, Sliced
2 Tablespoons Coriander Seeds
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Fresh Grated Ginger
1 Tablespoon Fennel Seeds
1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
1 Tablespoon Tamarind Juice
1 Thai Red Chili, Seeds Removed
1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
1 teaspoon Salt
2 pounds Skinless Chicken Breasts, Sliced In Strips

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Grind together all ingredients except the chicken.
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The ground mixture does not have to be perfectly smooth.
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This is the marinade.
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In a large Ziploc bag, put in the marinade and chicken strips.
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Seal the bag.
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Using your hands, squish the marinade into the chicken (through the bag), coating all pieces.
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Let chill in fridge for at least 6 hours.
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Thread chicken onto skewers and grill on medium heat for 10 minutes.
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This makes approximately 35 satay skewers.
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This goes nice with Javanese or Thai style peanut dipping sauce.
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Complete this as a meal with steamed rice and a salad.
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This would also make nice holiday party appetizersjust make them with smaller skewers.
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My husband is from Singapore.
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We miss the food of Singapore and are always aspiring to recreate it at home.
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This recipe is the result of our recollections, taste-testing, my husbands knowledge, and reading over many recipes shared by others.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Shallots, Sliced, 3 cloves Garlic, Sliced, 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, 1 Lemongrass, Bulb End, Sliced, and more.

Yes, Singapore Satay falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Singapore Satay

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