Indonesian-style satay chicken

What is Satay? Basically Satay is a dish of seasoned, skewered and grilled meat, served with a sauce. It is probably chicken, beef, pork, fish etc. and uses skewers from the midrib of the coconut palm frond, although bamboo skewers are often used. These are grilled or barbecued over a wood or a charcoal fire and then served with various spicy seasonings. Satay is originated in Java, Malaysia and is also their National dish. It is also popular in most South East Asian countries like Malaysia, Brunei, Philippines and Thailand. 

Before we grill we would be needing the following Ingredients: 

50g/2oz raw peanuts
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2.5cm/1in piece of fresh root
ginger, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
700g/11/2lb skinless chicken thigh
fillets, cubed
100g/4oz creamed coconut,
roughly chopped
1 tablespoon chilli sauce
2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
1 teaspoon soft dark brown sugar
150ml/5fl oz milk

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

The Procedure:

Shell the peanuts and remove the skins by rubbing them between the
palms of your hands. Put them in a small bowl, add just enough water to
cover and soak for 1 minute. Drain the nuts and cut into slivers.

Heat the wok and add 1 teaspoon of the oil. When the oil is hot, stir-fry
the peanuts for 1 minute until crisp and golden. Remove with a slotted
spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

Add the remaining oil to the hot wok. When the oil is hot, add the
onion, ginger and garlic, and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until softened but
not browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

Add the chicken pieces to the wok and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until crisp
and golden on all sides. Thread onto bamboo skewers and keep warm.

Add the creamed coconut to the hot wok in small pieces, and stir-fry until
melted. Add the chilli sauce, peanut butter and ginger mixture, and
simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the sugar, milk and salt, and simmer for a
further 3 minutes.

Serve the skewered chicken hot with a dish of the hot sauce sprinkled

with the roasted peanuts and vegetables.