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Beef Satay

Beef Satay

Singaporean
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52 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

52 min · 9 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

440 kcalper person
Protein 33g
Carbs 31g
Fats 21g

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

1

Blend the shallots, garlic, lemongrass, turmeric and ground coriander with two tablespoons of water into a smooth paste.

Approx. 5 minutes
2

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.

Approx. 10 minutes
3

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least four hours, or overnight, so the marinade penetrates the meat.

Approx. 2 minutes
4

Thread the marinated beef onto bamboo skewers, four or five pieces per skewer.

Approx. 12 minutes
5

Blend the soaked dried chillies with the roasted peanuts, coconut milk and tamarind paste into a coarse, thick sauce.

Approx. 5 minutes
6

Simmer the peanut sauce in a small saucepan over low heat for five minutes, stirring often, until glossy and slightly thickened.

Approx. 5 minutes
7

Brush a griddle pan with the remaining vegetable oil and heat over high heat until shimmering.

Approx. 3 minutes
8

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.

Approx. 7 minutes
9

Serve the skewers hot with the peanut sauce and cucumber chunks alongside.

Approx. 3 minutes