Padang satay is one of the most popular street foods in Indonesia; this dish consists of beef or chicken satay cooked in a rich, savory sauce. What makes it unique is the combination with lontong, the recipe for which I shared in a previous post. So, I intentionally left the lontong in the freezer yesterday and then tried steaming it again—the result was still excellent. This Padang satay is my and my husband’s favorite; we usually buy it at a street market not far from home. They offer an authentic and incredibly delicious version of Padang satay.
As it happens, I had some meat and lontong at home, so I decided to try making this satay. The process is very simple, and it’s served in a fairly straightforward way. And I’m confident I’ll succeed in making this dish this time.
You must be curious about the recipe, right? Let’s take a look at the preparation steps below.
Ingredients
5 tablespoons of rice flour
2 tablespoons of cornstarch
1 turmeric leaf
2 kaffir lime leaves
1 stalk of green onion
1 liter of beef broth
2 cm of galangal
1 stalk of lemongrass
3 cm turmeric
5 candlenuts
1 large shallot
2 cloves garlic
¼ teaspoon cumin
Preparation
Cut the meat into small pieces, skewer them, and set aside.
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Blend the spices until completely smooth, then sauté in enough oil until fragrant.
Add the aromatic ingredients: chopped turmeric leaves, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, and crushed galangal. Add a little water and sauté the spices until fragrant and the aromatic leaves have wilted.
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Add the broth, then cook the satay in the spiced sauce briefly to allow it to absorb some flavor, then grill until cooked through.
Let the sauce come to a boil, then add flour, stirring constantly. You may add a small amount of food coloring (optional). Stir continuously until the sauce thickens completely, and don’t forget to season with salt and ground nutmeg to taste.
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Result and Serving
Arrange the lontong on a plate, then place the satay on top and pour the cooked Padang satay sauce over it. Finish with fried shallots; you may add soy sauce or sauce if you like.
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Just look at the result—it looks so appetizing and tastes absolutely delicious. My husband was thrilled and said it tasted just like the one sold by that vendor. It was so good; he was really satisfied. The taste truly exceeded his expectations—he never imagined that Padang satay could be made at home in such a simple and straightforward way. Served with lontong, it was the perfect meal for our dinner tonight.
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