Malaysian-Style Beef and Chicken Skewers
Malaysian-style beef and chicken skewers, or satay, are a quintessential dish that embodies the vibrant flavours of Southeast Asia. This iconic street food is beloved...
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 250 gram beef thinly sliced
- 250 gram chicken thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon coriander ground
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 thumb size ginger minced
- bamboo skewers soaked in water 30 mins
- 3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup peanuts toasted and ground, optional
- 3 dried red chillies soaked in hot water and blended
- 2 tablespoons chilli paste or sambal oelek
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 1/4 cup tamarind juice soak 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp in 1/4 cup warm water, then strain
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup water
- Ketupat (rice cakes) cut into squares
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1 onion sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, oil, turmeric, coriander, cumin, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Add the beef and chicken slices, coating them evenly. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight. Thread the marinated meat onto the soaked skewers, keeping the beef and chicken separate for even cooking.
- 2
Preheat a grill, grill pan, or barbecue to medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until the meat is fully cooked and slightly charred. Brush with a little oil while grilling for added moisture.
- 3
Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the blended red chillies, chilli paste, garlic, and shallot. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the tamarind juice, sugar, and salt. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add the ground peanuts, coconut milk, and water. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and turns glossy. Adjust the seasoning with more sugar or salt as needed.
- 4
Arrange the skewers on a platter with slices of cucumber, onion, and ketupat on the side. Serve the red dipping sauce in a small bowl alongside