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Sate Padang

Sate Padang/SAH-teh PAH-dahng/
Sate Padang
About this dish

Skewered beef in a thick, spiced yellow sauce, distinct from typical peanut-based satay.

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Ingredients
🥩500g beef, cubed
🟡2 tbsp turmeric
🌾2 tbsp rice flour
🌶️3 tbsp chili paste
Method
Serves 2
1
Simmer the beef in water with turmeric and spices until tender, reserving the broth.
2
Thicken the broth with rice flour to make a smooth sauce.
3
Thread the cooked beef onto skewers and grill briefly.
4
Pour the thick sauce generously over the skewers.
5
Serve with rice cakes.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Sate Padang is a regional specialty from West Sumatra, notable for its thick turmeric-based sauce rather than peanut sauce.

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