Indonesian Sate

Sate (sah-TAY), grilled skewers of marinated beef, lamb, turkey, and green onions, served with peanut sauce is a popular Indonesian appetizer or main dish recipe. This recipe, ideal for entertaining, makes enough for a crowd.


Indonesian Sate

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Servings: 10 main-dish servings
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 4 hrs 42 mins
Related Categories: Grilling, Indonesian Cuisine

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound
    boneless beef round steak or sirloin steak, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
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  • 1 pound
    lean boneless lamb, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
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  • 8 ounces
    skinless, boneless turkey breast, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
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  • 1 cup
    purchased unsweetened coconut milk
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  • 1 small
    onion, finely chopped
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  • 2 cloves
    garlic, minced
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  • 2 teaspoons
    dry mustard
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  • 2 teaspoons
    ground coriander
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    ground turmeric
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    ground cumin
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  • 10 
    green onions, trimmed and each cut into 4 pieces
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  • 1 recipe
    Peanut Sauce
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    Hot rice pilaf (optional)
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    Grilled split sugarcane* (optional)
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Directions
1.
Place cubed meat and turkey in a plastic bag set in a shallow bowl. for marinade, in a mixing bowl combine coconut milk, onion, garlic, dry mustard, coriander, turmeric, salt, and cumin; mix well.
2.
Pour over meat; seal the bag. Marinate 4 to 24 hours in the refrigerator, turning the bag occasionally. Drain, reserving marinade. On twenty 8-inch skewers, alternately thread meat, turkey, and green onion pieces.
3.
Grill on rack of uncovered grill directly over medium-hot coals for 12 to 16 minutes for medium doneness for beef and lamb and until no pink remains in turkey; brush with marinade during first half of grilling and turn once. Serve with Peanut Sauce and pilaf, if desired. Garnish plate with sugarcane, if desired. Makes 10 main-dish servings.

Note
To grill sugarcane, saw the cane into 2- to 3-inch sections, then very carefully split each section lengthwise with a sharp knife. Spray open side lightly with nonstick spray coating and grill, split side down, for 1 to 2 minutes.

Peanut Sauce
In a covered small saucepan cook 2 tablespoons sliced green onions and 1 clove garlic, minced, in 3/4 cup chicken broth or beef broth about 2 minutes or until green onion is tender. Stir in 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in 1/3 cup peanut butter and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger. Let mixture gently heat through; do not boil. If desired, thin sauce with a little purchased unsweetened coconut milk. Let cool to room temperature before serving.

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