Real satay marinade for grilling, roasting, skewers, seafood, tofu, and vegetables
Satay Marinade is a creamy, tangy, umami-rich Southeast Asian recipe built from peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice. It is made for spooning over hot plates, coating proteins, or finishing vegetables and starches, using clear gram and milliliter measurements so the flavor can be repeated consistently.
Satay Marinade
Real satay marinade for grilling, roasting, skewers, seafood, tofu, and vegetables
Satay Marinade is a creamy, tangy, umami-rich Southeast Asian recipe built from peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice. It is made for spooning over hot plates, coating proteins, or finishing vegetables and starches, using clear gram and milliliter measurements so the flavor can be repeated consistently.
Ingredients
- 100 g peanut butter
- 80 ml coconut milk
- 40 ml soy sauce
- 30 ml lime juice
- 30 g brown sugar
- 20 g garlic
- 20 g ginger
- 8 g curry powder
Instructions
- Whisk the peanut butter with coconut milk until smooth.
- Add soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and curry powder.
- Blend or whisk until the marinade is glossy and fully combined.
- Use on chicken, beef, pork, tofu, or mushrooms and refrigerate while marinating.
Serving Ideas
- Use with chicken, pork, beef, lamb, seafood, tofu, mushrooms, or vegetables.
- Best for grilling, roasting, skewers, broiling, or pan-searing after marinating.
- Reserve a clean portion before marinating if you want extra sauce for basting or serving.
Tips from @saucesanddips
- Keep the heat gentle after adding dairy or egg so the sauce stays smooth.
- Toast nuts or seeds lightly for a deeper flavor before blending.
- Use clean utensils and store in a covered container for the best shelf life.
Storage
Store unused marinade in a clean airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Discard any marinade that touched raw meat, seafood, or poultry unless boiled thoroughly before reuse.
Estimated Nutrition
Approximate per serving: Calories 75 kcal; Carbohydrates 13 g; Protein 1 g; Fat 2 g; Saturated Fat 0.5 g; Sodium 190 mg; Fiber 0.5 g; Sugar 10 g.
Allergen Notes
Contains or may contain peanuts, soy. Check packaged sauces, spices, dairy products, nuts, seafood products, and condiments for cross-contact.
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