Indonesian satay has so many variations, one of the popular ones is beef satay called Sate Maranggi. It's beef satay with tender meat and full of herbs and spices flavor!
Slice the beef thinly across the grain. This will ensure that the meat is very tender after being marinated and grilled. Put the sliced meat in a bowl. Put the sliced meat in a bowl.
Blend all the spices together: garlic, shallots, galangal, coriander seeds, tamarind water, sweet soy sauce, palm sugar, salt, pepper, and mushroom powder. Blend them finely.
Pour the spices into the bowl. Mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the chiller for at least one hour or overnight.
The next hour or the next day, take out from the fridge.
Take bamboo skewers, use the skewer to stick the meat. One skewer can hold up 3-4 pieces of meat.
Heat the grilling pan. Sprinkle some oil to prevent sticking.
Grill until both sides change color or a little bit charred.
For the tomato chili: grind red chilis, green chilis, garlic, shallots, and tomato with a stone pestle or you can also use a food processor.
Add salt, sugar, and lime. Mix well. Set aside.
Serve the beef satay on a plate lined with banana leaves.
Add tomato chili condiment next to it. Also add a few cucumber slices and sliced shallots.
Sprinkle the top with sweet soy sauce and fried shallots. Enjoy!
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Notes
Tomato chili condiment is served fresh, but if you want to cook it for a while to feel safe, it is alright. The taste won’t change much.
If you cut the meat in cube size, grilling time should be longer so it is cooked thoroughly inside.
Beef shank or tenderloin is the best choice for making satay.