Beef Satay
52 min · 9 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
About this dish
Beef sirloin marinated in a fragrant lemongrass and spice paste, grilled on skewers until caramelised at the edges and served with a rich roasted peanut sauce.
Allergy Info
Peanuts, Fish
Diet Info
Meat
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Shallotspeeled, for the marinade4
- Garlic clovesfor the marinade3
- Lemongrass stalkstender core only, roughly chopped2
- Cucumbercut into chunks, to serve1
Meat & Poultry
- Beef Sirloincut into 2cm strips600 g
Tins & Jars
- Coconut Milkfor the peanut sauce150 ml
- Tamarind Pastefor the peanut sauce1 tbsp
Dried Goods
- Palm sugar2 tbsp
- Roasted peanutsfor the peanut sauce100 g
Spices & Seasonings
- Turmeric powder1 tbsp
- Coriander Seedstoasted and ground1 tbsp
- Dried Red Chilliessoaked in hot water, for the peanut sauce3
Oils & Condiments
- Fish sauce1 tbsp
- Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
Utensils
- Blender
- Mixing bowl
- Bamboo skewers
- Griddle pan
- Meat thermometer
- Small saucepan
Method
Blend the shallots, garlic, lemongrass, turmeric and ground coriander with two tablespoons of water into a smooth paste.
In a mixing bowl, combine the beef strips with the spice paste, palm sugar, fish sauce and one tablespoon of the vegetable oil, mixing well to coat every piece.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least four hours, or overnight, so the marinade penetrates the meat.
Thread the marinated beef onto bamboo skewers, four or five pieces per skewer.
Blend the soaked dried chillies with the roasted peanuts, coconut milk and tamarind paste into a coarse, thick sauce.
Simmer the peanut sauce in a small saucepan over low heat for five minutes, stirring often, until glossy and slightly thickened.
Brush a griddle pan with the remaining vegetable oil and heat over high heat until shimmering.
Grill the skewers for two to three minutes on each side, turning once, until caramelised at the edges and the beef reaches at least 63°C on a meat thermometer for medium doneness.
Serve the skewers hot with the peanut sauce and cucumber chunks alongside.