Sate Padang Sambal Kacang (grilled Beef Satay With Spicy Peanut Sauce)

Sate Padang Sambal Kacang is a popular dish from Palembang, Indonesia, known for its flavorful grilled beef satay served with spicy peanut sauce. This recipe is a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors that will surely delight your taste buds.

Sate Padang Sambal Kacang (grilled Beef Satay With Spicy Peanut Sauce)

Ingredients

  • 500g beef, thinly sliced
  • 20 bamboo skewers, soaked in water
  • 3 shallots, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 lemongrass stalks, white part only, finely chopped
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 200g peanuts, roasted and ground
  • 3 red chilies, seeded and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp tamarind paste
  • 2 Tbsp palm sugar
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, marinate the beef slices with shallots, garlic, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Thread the marinated beef onto the soaked bamboo skewers.
  3. In a saucepan, combine coconut milk and water. Bring to a simmer and add the beef skewers. Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the spicy peanut sauce by blending roasted peanuts, red chilies, tamarind paste, palm sugar, and a little water in a food processor until smooth.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and sauté the ground peanut mixture until fragrant and the oil separates.
  6. Serve the grilled beef satay with the spicy peanut sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
25g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Bowl Saucepan Food processor Pan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Skewers

Serving suggestions

Sate Padang Sambal Kacang is best served with steamed rice, sliced cucumber, and red onion.

Tips & tricks

For a smokier flavor, grill the beef skewers over charcoal before simmering in the coconut milk mixture.

Cost

$20