Kipsaté grill guide – Tips and tricks for perfecting your cooking

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast (sliced into strips)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp ginger (minced)
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• Bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
2. Place chicken strips in a large resealable bag and pour marinade over chicken. Seal the bag and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
4. Thread chicken strips onto bamboo skewers.
5. Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through and nicely charred.
6. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Introduction

Grilling is a great way to add smoky flavor to your food and nothing beats the taste of perfectly grilled kipsaté. This delicious Indonesian staple is made of marinated chicken skewered and grilled to perfection. Whether you’re a seasoned grill master or a newbie, I’ve got some tips and tricks to help you perfect this dish.

First, make sure to choose the right chicken for your kipsaté. Chicken breast is the best option as it cooks quickly and remains tender and juicy after grilling. Slicing the chicken into strips ensures that it cooks evenly.

Next, marinade is key to great flavor. My marinade recipe includes soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. The soy sauce adds saltiness and umami, honey adds sweetness, sesame oil brings nuttiness, while garlic and ginger create depth of flavor. Red pepper flakes give a little kick to the dish. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, but the longer the better.

Soaking the bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes will prevent them from burning on the grill. Skewering the chicken strips ensures that they cook evenly and makes it easy to flip them on the grill.

When it comes to grilling, preheat your grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates to prevent sticking. Place your skewered chicken on the hot grill and leave it for 4-5 minutes on each side or until nicely charred and cooked through.

Finally, served hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Kipsaté pairs perfectly with peanut sauce, which you can easily make with peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and red pepper flakes.

In conclusion, with these tips and tricks, you will be sure to make the perfect kipsaté every time. It’s a simple dish with great flavor, making it perfect for a midweek meal or a summer barbecue. Happy grilling!