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Sate ayam
Mix the chicken with 3 tablespoons of kecap manis, crushed garlic, lime juice, oil and salt. Marinate for at least an hour in the fridge. Soak 16 bamboo skewers in water.
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How long does Sate ayam take?
1 hr 50 min all in — 30 min prep, 20 min cook, 1 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Peanuts, Soy, Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Blender, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Roasted peanuts → 150 g unsweetened crunchy peanut butter. Faster, smoother, a little flat. Add extra tamarind to lift it.
What should I watch for?
Kecap manis chars quickly. Keep turning and move skewers off the hottest spot once they colour.
Any tips from this recipe?
Soaked skewers still burn. Fold a strip of foil over the exposed ends. Make the sauce a day ahead. It is better and you are not juggling two things over a fire. Leftover sauce is gado-gado dressing tomorrow.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Make the sauce a day ahead. It is better and you are not juggling two things over a fire. Leftover sauce is gado-gado dressing tomorrow. Grill over hot charcoal or in a smoking grill pan, turning every minute and brushing with leftover marinade, until charred at the edges and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.