How to Make Indonesian Beef Satay Recipe

Food Of Indonesia Recipe - Fragrant Beef Satay or Indonesian people said Sate Sapi, is a dish of seasoned, skewered and grilled meat, served with a sauce. Satay may consist of diced or sliced  beef, the more authentic version uses skewers from the midrib of the coconut palm frond, although bamboo skewers are often used. These are grilled or barbecued over a wood or charcoal fire, then served with various spicy seasonings. Satay can be served in various sauces, however most often they are served in a combination of soy and peanut sauce. Hence, peanut sauce are often called as satay sauce.

Indonesian Beef Satay

Beef Satay Ingredients :

• 11/2 lbs (700 g) top round beef
• 30 Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 4 hours before using
• 2 portions Peanut Sauce 

Sauce Beef Satay Ingredients :

• 4 candlenuts, roughly chopped
• 2 in (5 cm) fresh galangal, peeled and sliced
• 1 in (21/2 cm) fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
• 2–3 red finger-length chilies, deseeded
• 5 shallots, peeled
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground blackpepper
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds or ground coriander
• 3 tablespoons shaved palm sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 salam leaf

Instructions to Make Beef Satay :

1. Prepare the Peanut Sauce
2. Cut the beef into 1-in (21/2-cm) cubes and set aside.
3. Make the Spice Paste by grinding all the ingredients, except the oil and salam leaf, to a smooth paste in a mortar or blender, adding a little oil if necessary to keep the mixture turning. Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat and stir-fry the ground paste with the salam leaf for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
4. When cooled, place the Spice Paste and beef in a large bowl and mix well. Set aside in the refrigerator to marinate overnight.
5. Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 4 hours before using so they do not burn when grilling the meat. Thread the marinated beef onto the skewers and grill over hot charcoal or under a preheated broiler for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, basting with the marinade, until cooked. Turn the skewers frequently to prevent the beef from burning, it should be browned on the outside and cooked on the inside.
6. Arrange the beef satay on a serving platter and serve with a bowl of Peanut Sauce on the side.

Beef Satay Note :

• Serves 6 to 8
• Preparation time: 45 mins + to marinate overnight
• Cooking time: 45 mins

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