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Beef Satay - Skewers of flavorful beef get that perfect char over the Chinese grill and are served with a sweet, tangy and totally craveable peanut sauce. #marinade #recipe #sticks #gluten-free

Beef Satay (沙嗲牛肉)

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Skewers of flavorful beef get that perfect char over the Chinese grill and are served with a sweet, tangy and totally craveable nutty sauce. {Gluten-Free adaptable}If you need to make this dish gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos to replace the soy sauce.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: street food
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Author: Maggie Zhu

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds (1kg) flank steak , cut to 1/2” (1 cm) thick 1” (2 cm) wide pieces
  • Chopped peanuts for garnish (Optional)
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish (Optional)

Marinade

  • 1/4 cup peanut oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 thumb ginger , minced

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened natural peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons water (or more to adjust sauce texture)
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice (or more, to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons agave syrup (or brown sugar)
  • 1 clove garlic

Instructions

  • Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag, seal, and shake to mix well. Add the beef into the bag. Massage the bag a couple times to mix everything well. Squeeze out as much air as possible and seal the bag. Let marinate at room temperature for 1 hour. If you plan to marinate longer, store in the fridge for a couple hours, up to overnight.
  • Combine all the sauce ingredients in a blender and mix until it forms a smooth sauce. If the sauce comes out too thick (depending on the density of the peanut butter you use), add 1 or 2 tablespoons more water and blend again. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • As you prepare to cook, thread the beef onto skewers.
  • Preheat a grill over medium high heat until hot. Brush oil onto the grill gates and spread the beef skewers on top. Cook the skewers until both sides are charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove immediately and place on a serving plate. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if using. Scatter some chopped peanuts into the sauce to add texture. Serve hot with the peanut sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 8g, Calories: 293kcal, Carbohydrates: 8.1g, Protein: 33.8g, Fat: 13.5g, Saturated Fat: 4.8g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 304mg, Potassium: 466mg, Fiber: 0.6g, Sugar: 1.1g, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 2.9mg