Chicken Satay (Satay Ayam)

Ingredients: 4 servings

• 1 lb. chicken thigh, boneless, skinless 
• 1 stalk lemongrass, finely minced 
• 2 garlic minced 
• ½ t. turmeric, ground 
• ½ t. fennel, ground 
• ½ t. cumin, ground 
• 2 T. vegetable oil 
• TT. salt and pepper 
• 12 bamboo skewers soaked in water for 1 hour 

Procedure:

1. Slice chicken into thin slices (1/4 x 3 inches) 
2. Combine lemongrass, garlic, turmeric, fennel, cumin and oil to paste. Add chicken, mix well, let stand for 2 hours. 
3. Remove from marinade and thread o to skewers. Season with salt before cooking. 
4. Grill or broil, basting occasionally with oil. 
5. Serve hot or warm with peanut sauce and cucumber salad.