Indonesian · appetizer
Sate Ayam (Chicken Satay)
Sate Ayam (Chicken Satay) reads citrus 4.8, allium 4.1 and sourness 4.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Indonesian appetizer, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 6.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 4.8 · Allium 4.1 · Sourness 4.0 · Nutty 4.0 · Umami 3.1 · Richness 2.9 · Salinity 2.6 · Herbaceous 2.3 · Sweetness 1.8 · Floral 1.4 · Earthy 1.3 · Bitterness 1.0 · Warm Spice 0.9
What's in it (11)
- 1.5 lbs chicken thigh, cubed
- 4 shallots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander
- 3 tbsp kecap manis
- 20 bamboo skewers
- 1 cup peanut sauce
- 2 limes, halved
- 6 oz lontong
Time & effort: about 40 min (20 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 121.4 kcal, 2.9 g protein, 9.7 g fat, 5.8 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Marinate cubed chicken in blended shallots, garlic, lemongrass, turmeric, coriander, and kecap manis for at least an hour.
- Thread onto skewers and grill over charcoal, basting with marinade.
- Serve with peanut sauce and lontong.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.