Indonesian grilled meat skewers with rich peanut sauce — the ultimate street food.
Sate is Indonesia's most famous grilled food — marinated meat (chicken, beef, lamb, or seafood) is threaded onto bamboo skewers and grilled over charcoal until charred and juicy. The magic is in the peanut sauce — a rich blend of ground peanuts, garlic, chili, and coconut milk that's sweet, savory, and spicy. Sate is sold by street vendors and is eaten as a snack, appetizer, or light meal.
Serves 6
Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and lime. Coat meat. Thread onto soaked bamboo skewers. Marinate 30 minutes.
Grind peanuts, garlic, and chili paste. Mix with coconut milk, lime juice, brown sugar, and salt.
Grill skewers over charcoal or in a very hot pan, 3–5 minutes per side, until charred and cooked through.
Serve hot with peanut sauce for dipping and lime wedges.
Marinating is key — don't skip it.
Charring on the grill adds essential flavor.
Use shrimp or firm fish.
Make peanut sauce milder with more coconut milk.
Make sauce ahead. Grill sate fresh to order.
Sate originated in Java and Sumatra and is now ubiquitous across Indonesia, sold at every street corner and food stall.
Yes — broil 4–5 minutes per side, though you won't get the charred flavor.
Per serving (300g / 10.6 oz) · 6 servings total
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