appetizer

Colonial Malay Spiced Satay

Name: Colonial Malay Spiced Satay
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into cubes; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; Wooden skewers, soaked in water

The satay, a popular street food in Malaysia, evokes the rich cultural backdrop of 'The House of Doors', symbolizing the blend of native and colonial influences experienced by the characters.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken breast, cut into cubes
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Instructions

1
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, coriander, turmeric, and cumin.
2
Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 1 hour.
3
Thread chicken onto skewers.
4
Grill over medium heat, turning occasionally, until cooked through.

Serve this appetizer while discussing the book to spark conversations about the themes it connects to. Consider preparing it together as a group activity before your discussion begins!