Beef Satay Skewers With Habanero Peanut Sauce
This recipe for Beef Satay features tender skirt steak marinated in a flavorful blend of Asian-inspired ingredients, then grilled to perfection on skewers. The marinade infuses the beef with the vibrant flavors of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, while a touch of heat from red chili sauce adds a spicy kick. Served alongside a creamy and zesty Habanero Peanut Sauce, this dish is sure to impress with its bold and savory flavors. Perfect for grilled gatherings or as a standout appetizer, this Beef Satay is a delicious fusion of sweet, savory, and spicy tastes.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- FOR THE BEEF SATAY
- 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, through garlic press
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons Asian red chili sauce (like sambal oelek or sriracha)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 /2 lime, juiced
- 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, 1/2-inch thick slices
- bamboo skewers, soaked in water
- FOR THE HABANERO PEANUT SAUCE
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon habanero pepper, finely minced, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- FOR THE BEEF SATAY:
- For marinade, mash together the onion, garlic, ginger and sugar using mortar & pestle or food processor. Or - if you have chopped your ginger, garlic and onion fine enough, no need to do anything further. Add this mixture into a resealable bag. To the same bag, add in the red chili paste, cilantro, soy sauce, sesame oil and lime juice. Massage to mix well. Add in the beef strips. Marinate 1-2 hours or up to overnight. In the meantime, prepare the Habanero Peanut Sauce.
- When ready to cook, heat grill to high, direct heat. Thread beef onto bamboo skewers.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side while continuously basting with marinade. Serve with habanero peanut sauce (below).
- FOR THE HABANERO PEANUT SAUCE:
- Whisk together all ingredients until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, whisk in an additional tablespoon of hot water.
Cook Time
10M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
4
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