Satay

Guide Note

Satay is an Asian dish made with bite sized cubes of chicken, steak, pork or fish. The meat is then rung on skewers, grilled over an open fire or charcoals and served with a spicy peanut sauce.

Fast Facts

1. Resembles the "Shish Kebab"
2. Extremely popular in Malaysia
3. Believed to have originated in Indonesia
4. Variations include, shrimp, squid, turtle, crocodile, snake, and tripe
5. Recipes and ingredients vary between countries

The origins of satay are debatable, but it is believed to have originated in Indonesia. The belief is that skewered kabobs were originally sold on the street by Chinese immigrants. Another possibility is that satay was influenced by Arabian kebabs. Satay became popular in Indonesia during the 19th century during an influx of Arab immigrants, to whom the satay meats are a favorite. Due to the popularity of satay in Indonesia, many variations of the dish have been created.