Indonesia: Sate Ayam (Chicken Satay)
Indonesia consists of over seventeen thousand islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea. It is located between the Pacific and Indian oceans. With more than 275 million people, Indonesia is the world’s fourth-most populous country.
Sate Ayam (chicken satay) is marinated in soy sauce mix, before being skewered. The skewers of meat are grilled on an extremely hot charcoal fire, so the meat cooks quickly, while leaving it smoky and juicy. Often the skewers are served with a peanut sauce. Other nations now claim satay, but Indonesians consider it a national dish conceived by street vendors and popularized by Arab traders.
Here is a great recipe to try at home: https://damndelicious.net/2019/06/07/chicken-satay-with-peanut-sauce/
WHAT’S NOT SO GREAT?
The fat content is higher, from the coconut milk and the peanut butter. However, if the sauce is used in moderation, and it is served with a light side like grilled vegetables, it should be in a perfectly acceptable range.
WHAT’S GREAT?
▪️ Fresh ginger and turmeric. Ginger and turmeric work together synergistically to do more together than they could on their own. They may act as an anti-inflammatory, reduce blood pressure, improve overall heart health and build the immune system.
▪️ Skinless chicken thighs. Although thighs have more fat than breasts, most of the fat is in the skin.
▪️ Grilling is typically a lower fat preparation technique. But, it has its caveats. We all love charcoal grilled flavor. However, grilling is also known for creating carcinogens and increasing your risk of cancer. The risk is highest when you cook meat, especially red meat, high in fat at high temperatures. It’s the smoke, the charring, and the high temperature. To reduce risk, cook at a lower heat with less smoke, leaner meats, and less charring.
WHILE YOU’RE THERE:
Sunrise at Borobudur Temple in Java. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, climb the steep steps with a small torchlight to view the sunrise and architecture of this ancient Buddhist temple shaped like a mandala. https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g790291-d13797881-Borobudur_Temple_Admission_Ticket-Borobudur_Magelang_Central_Java_Java.html 
Sources: Wikipedia, damndelicious, migrationology, tripadvisor, Encyclopedia Britannica