Indonesian Cuisine in America
Food trucks in the United States offer a wide range of dishes from various countries, including Indonesia. To find Indonesian cuisine in the US, simply seek out food trucks serving these delectable dishes. Some Indonesian dishes have gained immense popularity among locals. One such dish is chicken curry, a crowd favorite not only in Indonesia but worldwide. This aromatic dish features chicken thighs, legs, and wings seasoned with a blend of flavorful spices like garlic, lemongrass, and ginger, cooked in rich coconut milk.
The first Indonesian dish commonly found in America, chicken curry, is easy to prepare with the following ingredients:
– 500 gr chicken
– 100 ml coconut milk
– 2 potatoes, sliced
– 2 tsp chili powder
– 2 tbs oil
– Salt
Grind the following ingredients for the curry paste:
– 3 onions
– 1 tsp ginger
– 4 cloves garlic
Prepare the curry powder with these ingredients:
– 1 stick cinnamon
– 3 cloves
– 1 tsp peppercorns
– 4 dry red chilies
– 1 tsp rice
– 1 tsp coriander seeds
– 1 tsp turmeric powder
– 1 tsp cumin seeds
– 1 tsp fennel seeds
– 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
To prepare the curry, grind all the curry powder ingredients into a fine powder. Combine garlic, ginger, and onions to make a paste. Saute the paste in a skillet with oil until fragrant, then add the curry powder and chicken. Pour in coconut milk and potato slices, and simmer until the chicken and potatoes are tender. Serve with prawn crackers.
Another beloved Indonesian dish in America is chicken skewers or ‘sate ayam’. Here is a recipe to make this delightful dish:
For the Satay:
– 500 gr chicken thigh, cut into small cubes
– 4 tbsp sweet soy sauce
– 2 tsp oil
– Bamboo skewers
Peanut Sauce:
– 300 gr peanuts, toasted or roasted
– 4 candlenuts
– 8 red cayenne chilies
– 4 tbsp palm sugar
– 2 tsp salt
– 500 ml water
To prepare the chicken skewers, first, make the peanut sauce by grinding or blending all the sauce ingredients. Cook the sauce until thickened. Marinate the chicken in half of the sauce along with sweet soy sauce and oil. Thread the chicken onto bamboo skewers and grill until cooked. Serve the chicken skewers with the peanut sauce, a flavorful Indonesian delight in America.
