Appetizer – Chicken Satay (Nepali Food Recipe)

(Grilled Chicken Slices, Nepali Style)

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs chicken breast, thinly sliced and cut in 2-inch length
• Bamboo skewers, soaked for at least 30 minutes
• Melted butter for basting

Marinade:

• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 3 fresh red chilies
• 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon timur (Szechwan pepper)
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS

• In a blender, process all marinating ingredients into a smooth paste.
• Marinate chicken slices in chicken marinade for overnight in the refrigerator.
• Pat dry the marinated chicken pieces and thread on with soaked bamboo skewers.
• Grill to the desired doneness, frequently turning and basting with the melted butter.
• Serve hot with tomato achar.

Source: http://nepalicooking.tripod.com./appetizer.htm
Author: Tulsi Regmi