Beef Satay with Thai Peanut Sauce
Total Time
1 day and 30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.97 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
12 servings
- 13-16 bamboo skewers (, 16cm / 6.5" long (Note 1)
- 600g / 1.2lb beef rump steak (top sirloin in the US) (, 2.5 cm/1" pieces (Note 2)
- 1/4 cup coconut mik (, full fat (I use Ayam, Note 3)
- 1 tbsp curry powder (Note 4)
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 2 tsp red curry paste (Note 5)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda / bi-carb (tenderiser, Note 6)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp red curry paste (Note 5)
- 2/3 cup coconut milk (, full fat (I use Ayam, Note 3)
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter (, smooth (Note 7)
- 1 1/2 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce (Note 8)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar (Note 9)
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil (, for cooking)
- 2 tbsp peanuts (, finely chopped)
- Lime wedges (optional)
- Coriander / cilantro leaves and sliced red chilli (optional)
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Preparation
Step 1
If cooking on a BBQ or over charcoal, soak skewers for 2 hours in water so they don't burn.
Step 2
Thai Beef Satay Skewers:
Step 3
Mix together the beef and Marinade in a bowl. Cover with cling wrap and marinate overnight (do not reduce marinating time else the beef may not tenderise enough).
Step 4
Thread onto skewers - I do 4 pieces each.
Step 5
Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a large non stick pan over medium high heat.
Step 6
Cook 10 minutes (yes, well done!): Cook skewers in batches for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes on all 4 sides until deep golden (total of 8 to 10 minutes) and fully cooked through. (Note: baking soda tenderised beef needs to be thoroughly cooked to be tender. The beef is still a bit chewy if it's medium or less.)
Step 7
Rest: Transfer skewers to plate and rest for 3 minutes before serving with Peanut Sauce.
Step 8
Thai Peanut Sauce:
Step 9
Place all Peanut Sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over medium low heat.
Step 10
Stir to combine then simmer, stirring every now and then, for 5 minutes. Adjust consistency with water - it should be a pourable but thickish sauce.
Step 11
Remove from stove, cover with lid and keep warm while cooking skewers.
Step 12
Serving:
Step 13
Pour sauce into a bowl. Sprinkle with some peanuts - stir some through if you want.
Step 14
Pile satay skewers onto a platter, sprinkle with remaining peanuts, coriander and chilli.
Step 15
Serve with sauce on the side for dipping. Add a side of Jasmine Rice or Thai Fried Rice or Pineapple Fried Rice to complete the meal!
Step 16
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