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Sate Lilit Ayam is a traditional Balinese dish where seasoned ground chicken is wrapped around bamboo skewers or lemongrass stalks and grilled to perfection. The spice paste, made with aromatic ginger, turmeric, galangal, and lemongrass, gives the dish its signature flavor. The addition of coconut cream and lime leaves enhances the richness and aroma, while the grilling process creates a slightly charred and smoky finish. Serve hot for an authentic taste of Bali.
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Blend shallots, garlic, candlenuts, aromatic ginger, chilies, ginger, turmeric, galangal, and lemongrass into a smooth paste.
Saute the spice paste until fragrant, the paste turns darkened, and the oil starts to separate.
Grind together chicken breast and chicken thighs, or use ground chicken.
Thinly slice shallots and fry until golden brown.
In a bowl, mix ground chicken, spice paste, spice powder, coconut cream, salt, sugar, mushroom bouillon, fried shallots, and thinly sliced lime leaves until well combined.
Take the meat mixture, place a bamboo stick or lemongrass stalk on it, and wrap the meat around the stick.
Heat a pan with a bit of oil, then grill the sate over medium heat, flipping until cooked through and slightly charred.
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If you don't have bamboo sticks, use lemongrass stalks as an alternative.
Aromatic ginger (kencur) adds a distinct flavor to the dish.
Adjust the number of chilies to your preferred spiciness level.
Can I use ground chicken instead of grinding chicken breast and thighs?
Yes, you can use 500 g of ground chicken as a substitute.
What can I use if I don't have bamboo skewers?
You can use lemongrass stalks as an alternative to bamboo skewers.
How do I know when the sate is cooked?
The sate is cooked when it is slightly charred and cooked through, with no pink meat visible.
Can I skip aromatic ginger (kencur)?
Aromatic ginger adds a distinct flavor, but you can skip it if unavailable.
How can I make the dish less spicy?
Reduce the number of chilies or use milder varieties to adjust the spiciness.
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