Indonesian Sate Padang

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Skewers - 8-10, soaked in water
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons
• Tamarind paste - 1 tablespoon, dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water
• Coconut milk - 1 cup
• Peanuts - 1 cup, roasted and ground
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
• Ginger - 1 thumb-sized piece, grated
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Lemongrass - 2 stalks, white part only, finely chopped
• Beef sirloin - 500g, thinly sliced

Let's Get Started

1. In a bowl, combine the lemongrass, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt to make a marinade.
2. Add the sliced beef to the marinade and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for better flavor.
3. Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
4. Thread the marinated beef onto the soaked skewers.
5. Grill the skewers for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the meat is cooked to your desired doneness.
6. In a saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
7. Add the ground peanuts and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
8. Add the coconut milk, tamarind paste, brown sugar, and lime juice. Stir well to combine.
9. Simmer the peanut sauce for about 5 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
10. Serve the grilled sate padang skewers with the peanut sauce on the side.
11. Enjoy!

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Main Course
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Calories: 400
• Fat: 20g
• Carbs: 15g
• Protein: 35g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Sugar: 5g