Authentic Marinated Thai Beef Satay
This marinated beef satay bursts with abundant flavor and tenderness! Grill your authentic satay outdoors or in the oven.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 1 ½lbs beefsteak, sliced into very thin strips
- ¼cup lemongrass , minced
- 2shallots or 1 onion, sliced
- 4garlic cloves
- 1to 2 freshly sliced red chilies or 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1piece thumb-sized galangal or ginger, thinly sliced
- ½teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2tablespoons ground coriander
- 2teaspoons ground cumin
- 3tablespoons dark soy sauce
- ¼cup fish sauce
- 5to 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2teaspoons coconut or vegetable oil
- ⅛teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water (to prevent burning) while you prepare meat.Step 3
Place all marinade ingredients in a food processor or blender. Process well.Step 4
Taste-test marinade and adjust flavors to taste. .Step 5
Place beef in a bowl, pour marinade over it, and stir well to combine. Cover and marinate at least 1 hour or longer (up to 24 hours).Step 6
When ready to cook, thread meat onto skewers. Fill up to 3/4 of the skewer, leaving lower half empty so the person grilling has a "handle" to easily turn satay.Step 7
Grill satay on an outdoor grill, basting the first time with a little of the leftover marinade. To cook satay indoors: place satay on a broiling pan or baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. Set oven to broil and place satay close beneath heating element (second-to-top rung works well). Turn satay every 5 to 6 minutes until done to your liking (15 to 25 minutes).Step 8
Serve with rice and easy Satay Peanut Sauce for dipping.