Quick and Easy Satay Marination Recipe

An authentic satay marinade captures the essence of Southeast Asian flavors, typically from Indonesia, Malaysia, or Thailand. Here’s a traditional marinade recipe:

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Quick and Easy Satay Marination

An authentic satay marinade captures the essence of Southeast Asian flavors, typically from Indonesia, Malaysia, or Thailand. Here's a traditional marinade recipe:

TypeMarinades

CuisineIndonesian and Malaysian-inspired

Ingredients

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• 500 g chicken, beef, or lamb (cut into small cubes)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 shallots (minced)
• 1 stalk lemongrass (white part only, finely chopped)
• 1 inch ginger (grated)
• 1 inch turmeric (fresh, grated or 1 tsp ground turmeric)
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 1 tbsp cumin powder
• 2 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp coconut milk
• 1 tbsp tamarind paste (optional)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Prepare the MeatPlace the cubed meat in a large bowl.
2. Make the MarinadeIn a food processor, blend the garlic, shallots, lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, coriander powder, and cumin powder into a paste.
3. Mix the MarinadeIn a bowl, mix the paste with palm sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, coconut milk, tamarind paste, and vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Marinate the MeatPour the marinade over the meat cubes and mix well, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
5. Skewer and GrillThread the marinated meat onto skewers and grill over medium heat until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
6. ServeTraditionally served with peanut sauce, rice cakes, and cucumber salad.

This marinade will give your satay a rich, flavorful, and aromatic taste, perfect for an authentic experience.