There’s something about food on a skewer that really gets people excited at parties. Satay is popular around the world and originated in Indonesia and many countries have their on versions of it from meat to vegetarian fare. It is particularly popular at festivals, street fairs and street vendors because of the ease of cooking it and the portability of it, especially since you don’t need a fork or knife. You have to admit there is a moment of excitement as you lick your lips with anticipation when you see that exotic looking food on a stick, you know you are in for a treat, especially if there is a good dipping sauce to accompany it. So fire up your outdoor or stove-top grill and get your party started with this ever popular party food… now this is a recipe for a party.
Make sure to heat your grill up, so when you place the skewers on it, it gets a nice sear…
Oh, these are looking good
Ok, that girl is about to go in on this…careful, it’s really good
This creamy and not too spicy peanut sauce is a mainstay for many of my dishes
Thai Beef Satay with Peanut Lime Sauce
This delicious beef skewer is really flavorful and perfectly paired with my creamy lime peanut sauce,
a party just would not be a party without meat on a stick!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 2 tsp ginger, chopped
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp lemongrass paste sold in produce section in most grocery stores
- 2 lbs flank or skirt steak
- 30 bamboo skewers soaked in hot water for 30 minutes before skewering meat
Instructions
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Combine everything but the steak and the skewers in a bowl and mix well, set aside, you could also put everything into a blender or food processor instead of chopping by hand and blend
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Cut the steak into strips on the bias across the grain 2 inches wide
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Put the steak strips and the marinade together into a seal-able storage bag and refrigerate for two hours
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Thread one strip per skewer and discard the marinade
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Grill on a stove-top or barbecue grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side
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Serve with peanut sauce and enjoy. Makes 30 skewers and serves 10 to 15
Peanut Lime Sauce
A savory Asian style peanut sauce that is great as a dip for chicken or beef satay and even fresh vegetables!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup peanut butter, smooth
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 lime, juice and zest
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
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Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy, if too thick add a little more water, if too thin, add a little more peanut butter
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Place in an airtight container or jar if not using right away, if using this a s a chilled sauce for salads or other chilled dishes, refrigerate for two hours or make the day before. Makes 2 cups
Yum! Thanks for sharing this recipe. The aromas of these beef skewers really set my mood to an island paradise.