Sate Lilit Ayam (Grilled Ground Chicken in a Balinese Spicy Sauce with Fresh Shredded Coconut)
A recipe for Sate Lilit Ayam (Grilled Ground Chicken in a Balinese Spicy Sauce with Fresh Shredded Coconut) from the cookbook, Balinese Food.
Servings 4 -6 Servings
Ingredients
- 11 small shallots peeled and chopped
- 5 garlic cloves chopped
- 5 orange chilies each 1 1/2 inches long, stems removed and chopped
- 2 (1 1/4 inch each) pieces lesser galangal peeled and grated
- 3 slices fresh turmeric peeled and grated
- 1 piece (3/4 inch) fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 3/4 of a freshly grated coconut
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- Coconut oil for greasing
For Serving:
- Steamed white rice
- Sweet soy sauce with chopped chilies
- Peanut dipping sauce
Instructions
- In a food processor or large mortar and pestle, combine shallots, garlic, chilies, galangal, turmeric, and ginger. Blend or grind into a smooth paste.
- Blend in the chicken until smooth, then mix in the grated coconut to create a sticky yellow paste.
- Mold the chicken paste around the pointed ends and up half of the bamboo sticks, making sure the chicken is not too thick.
- In a large skillet, melt coconut oil over medium heat. Once thoroughly heated, add the prepared sticks in batches, being careful not to overcrowd, until golden on all sides and cooked through. Repeat with remaining sticks.
- Serves immediately with steamed white rice and sweet soy chili or peanut dipping sauce.