Indonesian Beef Satay Skewers
Tender pieces of marinated beef grilled on skewers, this Beef Satay is easy to make and perfect served with a creamy, tangy peanut sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 779kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds flank steak (substitute skirt steak or tri-tip)
- 15 bamboo skewers
Marinade:
- 4 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ cup cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
- 2 tablespoons lemongrass
- 2 tablespoons oil (canola, peanut, vegetable)
Peanut Dipping Sauce
- 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp (soaked in 1 tablespoon water)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons canola oil (substitute vegetable or peanut oil)
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons coconut sugar (substitute honey)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 Thai chili stem removed
Instructions
- Slice the beef into 1 inch cubes and set aside.
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well to combine. You may need to use the back of a spoon to break up the tamarind pulp. You can also use a blender if you'd like the marinade to be more uniform.
- Add beef, mix and refrigerate for 24 hours or overnight.
- Remove the beef from the fridge and put on bamboo skewers. **to prevent the bamboo skewers from burning, soak them in water for 20 minutes before skewering the beef.
- Heat grill to 400F. Cook beef skewers about 10-15 minutes, flipping every couple of minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with basmati rice and peanut dipping sauce.
Peanut Dipping Sauce
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth. Add additional water if the sauce is too thick.
Notes
- It is more traditional to cut the beef in strips, but I find it easier to use pieces. Feel free to cut it in 1" strips instead of pieces if desired.
- Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes before using the. This helps to prevent the ends from burning. You can also use metal skewers.
- Substitute the beef with pork, chicken, tofu or shrimp if desired. Try these Thai Shrimp Skewers.
- You can serve with basmati rice, jasmine rice, brown rice, or any other rice you prefer.
- Add additional chilies to the peanut sauce for added spice.
- If the peanut sauce is too thick, add additional water, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition
Serving: 3skewers | Calories: 779kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 2398mg | Potassium: 1191mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 6mg