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Beef satay with peanut sauce

Beef satay with peanut sauce is an appetizer recipe for 6 people, with 30 minutes of active work out of 70 total. The marinade and sauce are made in the morning for the evening, leaving just the skewering and a quick grill before serving. It's easy, costs around €2.60 per person, and success comes down to thinly sliced beef and a fast grill so it stays tender.

Beef strips seasoned with curry and soy, grilled on skewers and coated in a smooth peanut sauce.

Beef satay with peanut sauce
For
6 people
Work
30 min
Total time
1 h 10
Prep
Prepared the same day
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.60
Calories per person
260 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach

Beef satay with peanut sauce plays on contrast, tender beef strips seasoned with curry and soy, lightly charred on the grill, paired with a smooth peanut sauce brightened with lime. The meat stays tender if you watch the cooking time closely, and the mild spice works for both adults and kids.

It's a great pick for a cocktail party with friends, a relaxed family dinner, or a world cuisine themed night. Serve the skewers alongside other finger foods in rounds, so everyone can help themselves easily with their hands.

The schedule

What happens when, so you can be with your guests instead of in the kitchen.

  1. The day before Nothing to do
  2. The same day 3 steps, 2 h 23
  3. Before the guests arrive 1 step, 10 min
  4. When it's time to serve 1 step, 10 min

In the morning, slice and marinate the beef, then make the peanut sauce, which reheats easily later. Right before guests arrive, thread the strips onto the soaked skewers. At serving time, all that's left is three minutes of grilling on each side and gently warming the sauce to coat the skewers.

The ingredients

6 people

Butcher

  • Rump steak or sirloin 600 g

Pantry

  • Soy sauceoften in the pantry 4 tbsp
  • Mild curry powderoften in the pantry 2 tsp
  • Ground corianderoften in the pantry 1 tsp
  • Honeyoften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Peanut butter 5 tbsp
  • Coconut milk 20 cl
  • Wooden skewers 24
  • Neutral oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp

Fruits and vegetables

  • Garlic 2 cloves
  • Lime 1

Allergens Peanuts, Soy, Gluten

The recipe, moment by moment

The same dayDuring the day, whenever you get a moment.

  1. Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain, and mix them with half the soy sauce, the curry powder, coriander, crushed garlic, honey and oil. 15 min

    Slightly frozen meat slices much more thinly.

  2. Let it marinate in the fridge for at least two hours. 2 h

    The longer it marinates, the more flavorful the meat, up to overnight if you like.

  3. Make the sauce by heating the peanut butter with the coconut milk, the remaining soy sauce and lime juice until smooth. 8 min

    Add the coconut milk a little at a time, so you control the thickness without lumps.

Before the guests arriveThe last hour, right before the doorbell rings.

  1. Thread the beef strips accordion style onto the skewers, which you've soaked in water beforehand. 10 min

    Weave the meat in waves, it cooks evenly and holds together well.

When it's time to serveThe final touches, right in front of your guests.

  1. Grill the satay under the broiler or in a pan for three minutes on each side, and reheat the sauce to coat them. 10 min

    Warm the sauce over very low heat, too hot and it separates and turns oily.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick a well marbled cut like rump steak, it stays juicier under the broiler than a leaner piece.
  • Soak the wooden skewers for at least twenty minutes, otherwise they scorch and smoke under the heat.
  • Thread the meat onto the skewers right before guests arrive so it doesn't dry out sitting in the open air.

The variations

  • Swap the beef for sliced chicken, the marinating and cooking times stay the same.
  • For a vegetarian version, use firm tofu cut into strips and marinated the same way, cutting the grilling time to two minutes per side.
  • For kids, serve the peanut sauce on the side in a small bowl, some prefer the meat plain.

What to serve it with

  • Fragrant rice or cold rice vermicelli
  • Cucumber and carrot salad with vinaigrette
  • Light lager or iced lime tea

Storage

The marinated beef keeps fine in the fridge until evening in a sealed container. The peanut sauce keeps two to three days in the fridge and reheats gently over low heat. It's best not to freeze the grilled skewers, the texture of the meat suffers.

Questions about this recipe

Can you cook the satay on a grill instead of under the broiler?

Yes, a grill works very well and adds a slight smoky flavor. Keep the same cooking time, about three minutes per side, watching closely so the meat doesn't toughen.

How do you keep the peanut sauce from turning too thick or too thin?

Add the coconut milk gradually while stirring, adjusting the thickness as you go. If it thickens too much once cooled, a little warm water loosens it without changing the flavor.

Can you make more skewers for a bigger group of guests?

Yes, the recipe doubles easily, just keep the same marinade and sauce ratios for twice the meat. Allow a bit more grilling time if you're cooking in multiple batches.

How should you present the satay for a cocktail party?

Stand the skewers upright in a small glass or lay them flat on a board, with the peanut sauce served separately in a bowl for dipping. A little fresh chopped cilantro on top adds color.

Can beef satay skewers with peanut sauce be made ahead?

Yes, during the day. The recipe needs 30 min of work in total, split up like this, the same day, 3 steps, before the guests arrive, 1 step, when it's time to serve, 1 step.

How long does it take to make beef satay skewers with peanut sauce?

Allow 1 h 10 in total, including resting and cooking time, of which 30 min is actual work. The recipe is rated "easy".

How many calories are in beef satay skewers with peanut sauce?

About 260 kcal per person, for a recipe meant for 6 people. The calories are calculated by Kiloach, your kilo coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does beef satay skewers with peanut sauce cost?

About €2.60 per person, that's €15.60 for 6 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains peanuts, soy, gluten. Remember to ask your guests about their allergies before putting your menu together.

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