Two unique delicacies from around the world!

I don’t know about you but I have a love of traveling and seeing the world! Well, the idea of it is nice anyway. This stage of my life is completely dedicated to being a wife and mother but, someday when we are empty-nesters, maybe my husband and I will be lucky enough to try some of these delicacies from around the world!

Indonesia- Satay

CHICKEN SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Source: https://damndelicious.net/2019/06/07/chicken-satay-with-peanut-sauce/

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 1/2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Peanut sauce

• 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce, or more, to taste
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

Instructions

1. To make the peanut sauce, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce and ginger in a small bowl. Whisk in 2-3 tablespoons of water until desired consistency is reached; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine coconut milk, soy sauce, curry powder, turmeric, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and fish sauce.
3. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and coconut milk mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally.
4. Drain the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade.
5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers. Brush with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
6. Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 12-15 minutes.
7. Serve immediately with peanut sauce.

Korea- Kimchi

How to make Kimchi

https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-easy-kimchi-at-home-189390

Ingredients

• 1 medium head napa cabbage (about 2 pounds)
• 1/4 cup iodine-free sea salt or kosher salt (see Recipe Notes)
• Water, preferably distilled or filtered
• 1 tablespoon grated garlic (5 to 6 cloves)
• 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce or salted shrimp paste, or 3 tablespoons water
• 1 to 5 tablespoons Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
• 8 ounces Korean radish or daikon radish, peeled and cut into matchsticks
• 4 medium scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

1. Cut the cabbage into quarters. Cut the cores from each piece. Cut each quarter crosswise into 2-inch-wide strips.
2. Salt the cabbage. Place the cabbage in a large bowl and sprinkle with the salt. Using your hands, massage the salt into the cabbage until it starts to soften a bit. Add enough water to cover the cabbage. Put a plate on top of the cabbage and weigh it down with something heavy, like a jar or can of beans. Let stand for 1 to 2 hours.
3. Rinse and drain the cabbage.
4. Make the spice paste. Rinse and dry the bowl you used for salting. Add the garlic, ginger, sugar, and fish sauce, shrimp paste, or water and stir into a smooth paste. Stir in the gochugaru, using 1 tablespoon for mild and up to 5 tablespoons for spicy (I like about 3 1/2 tablespoons); set aside until the cabbage is ready.
5. Combine the vegetables and spice paste. Gently squeeze any remaining water from the cabbage and add it to the spice paste. Add the radish and scallions.
6. Mix thoroughly.
7. Pack the kimchi into a 1-quart jar. Press down on the kimchi until the brine rises to cover the vegetables, leaving at least 1 inch of space at the top. Seal the jar.
8. Let it ferment for 1 to 5 days. Place a bowl or plate under the jar to help catch any overflow. Let the jar stand at cool room temperature, out of direct sunlight, for 1 to 5 days. You may see bubbles inside the jar and brine may seep out of the lid.
9. Check it daily and refrigerate when ready. Check the kimchi once a day, opening the jar and pressing down on the vegetables with a clean finger or spoon to keep them submerged under the brine. (This also releases gases produced during fermentation.) Taste a little at this point, too! When the kimchi tastes ripe enough for your liking, transfer the jar to the refrigerator. You may eat it right away, but it’s best after another week or two.