Preparation Steps

1. Preparing the Marinade

To begin, prepare the marinade by combining garlic, ginger, turmeric, and lime juice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add a tablespoon of oil, salt, and black pepper to enhance the flavor.

2. Marinating the Proteins

In separate bowls, marinate the chicken, shrimp, and beef with the marinade prepared earlier. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to infuse properly.

Cooking Process

3. Cooking the Chicken Satay

Skewer the marinated chicken onto bamboo sticks. Grill over a medium flame for about 10-12 minutes or until fully cooked, making sure to turn the skewers occasionally for even cooking. Optionally, brush with sweet soy sauce towards the end for a glossy finish.

4. Preparing Shrimp Balado

Sauté a mix of red pepper and chili paste in a pan with a little oil until the mixture is fragrant. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 4-5 minutes until they turn pink. Stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning as required.

5. Cooking Beef Rendang

In a pot, sauté the bumbu paste made of garlic, ginger, chili paste, and lemongrass with a bit of oil. Add coconut milk, bay leaf, coriander, cumin, and a teaspoon of palm sugar. Introduce the marinated beef cubes into this rich concoction. Let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours or until the beef is tender and the sauce is thickened. Keep stirring occasionally and adjust the seasoning.

6. Creating Peanut Sauce

Roast the peanuts until golden, then grind them to a paste. In a small pot, mix this paste with water