Taichan Satay: Why is it Called 'Taichan'? If we consider the word "taichan," we immediately assume that this satay originates in either China or Japan. The taichan satay's origin has not been adequately verified. A variation of satay known as sate taichan features grilled chicken without the usual peanut or soy sauce garnish. While the satay meat for taichan satay is often simple white and only seasoned with salt, lime, and a little chili, this satay is only served with chili sauce and lime juice. This satay, like other satay, is sold at night. Although the veracity of the many explanations for the birth of sate taichan has not been established, there are many of them. Around 2012, a young couple in Jakarta's Senayan neighborhood sought to purchase satay. The Japanese man acknowledged that the Madurese peanut sauce used to make the satay at the food booth was not his favorite. Additionally, he took the effort to burn raw chicken meat that had been skewered w...