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Satay

Malaysia

Sold at every Malaysian night market. The peanut sauce is as important as the meat itself.

Malaysian skewered meat — chicken or beef marinated in turmeric and lemongrass, grilled over charcoal and served with peanut sauce, compressed rice and cucumber.

Authentic Malaysia Satay recipe
Prep
30 mins
Cook
15 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
415 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

600gchicken or beef, thinly sliced
2 stalkslemongrass, minced
1 tspturmeric
1 tspcumin
1 tspcoriander
2 tbspoil
peanut sauce, ketupat rice cakes and cucumberto serve

Method

1

Mix lemongrass, turmeric, cumin, coriander and oil. Marinate meat 2 hours.

2

Thread onto skewers. Grill over charcoal, turning, for 8-10 minutes.

3

Serve with peanut sauce for dipping.

Chef's Tip

Charcoal is essential — gas grilling cannot replicate the smoky flavour of satay.

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