Satee is the Dutch spelling of satay: marinated meat skewers from Indonesia, cooked over high heat and usually served with peanut sauce. The same dish is spelled saté in Indonesian and Dutch.

Is satee the same as satay?

Yes. Satee, saté, sate and satay are spellings of the same skewered meat dish. Satee is the common Dutch and Surinamese spelling.

How long should you marinate satee?

A few hours, about 2–4. The lemon juice in this marinade breaks down the surface of the meat if left overnight, which makes it soft and grainy.

What sauce goes with satee?

Peanut sauce (satésaus) is the classic: peanut butter loosened with water or coconut milk and seasoned with kecap manis, garlic, chili and lime. Pickled cucumber is a good side.

Satee

Name: Satee
Prep time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 chopped Onion; 2 cloves Garlic; Juice of 2 Lemons; 2 tablespoons Sugar; 1 cup Soy Sauce; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Ground Coriander; 1 cup Oil; 4-5 pound Beef; 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce

By Chef Cannon

At a glance

Time: about 30 min plus 2–4 h marinating · Makes 36 skewers (about 12 servings) · Difficulty: easy · ≈ 440 kcal per 3 skewers

Satee is the Dutch-Indonesian spelling of satay (saté in Indonesian): small cubes of meat marinated, threaded on skewers and cooked quickly over high heat. It came to Dutch home kitchens from Indonesia and is still a party favorite in the Netherlands and Suriname. This version blends onion, garlic, lemon juice, sugar, soy sauce, ground coriander and oil into a marinade for cubed beef (or pork with ginger instead of coriander). The meat marinates for only a few hours, then each skewer is rolled in seasoned oil and pan-fried or grilled. Peanut sauce is the usual partner.

Ingredients

1 chopped Onion
2 cloves Garlic
Juice of 2 Lemons
2 tablespoons Sugar
1 cup Soy Sauce
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Ground Coriander
1 cup Oil
4-5 pound Beef
1 cup Oil
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce

Steps

To make the marinade for the satee put in the container of an electric blender:
1 large onion, coarsely chopped 2 cloves of garlic
Juice of 2 lemons
2Tbs. of sugar 1 cup of soy sauce
1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground coriander for beef (or chicken) or 1 tsp. ground ginger for pork
1 cup of oil
Blend thoroughly and pour over:
5 lbs. of beef or pork tenderloin, cubed
DO NOT marinate overnight, but only for a few hours.
Place the meat on: 36 skewers
Blend well:
1 cup of oil
2 Tbs. Soy sauce
Pour into a large shallow dish.
To keep meat from becoming dry, roll each skewer in seasoned oil before frying.
Satee is also excellent when barbecued.

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Time and temperature

Marinate 2–4 hours, not overnight (the lemon juice turns the meat mushy) · Pan or griddle, high heat: 2–3 min per side · Charcoal grill: 6–8 min total, turning often

Nutrition

440 kcal · Protein 35 g · Fat 32 g · Carbs 4 g

3 skewers, 1/12 of the batch (estimate; marinade mostly discarded, without peanu

Substitutes

Beef → pork tenderloin (use ground ginger instead of coriander) or chicken thigh
Lemon juice → lime juice or tamarind water
Soy sauce → kecap manis (reduce the sugar)
Metal skewers → bamboo skewers soaked 30 min in water

Storage

Raw marinated meat can wait in the fridge up to 4 hours before cooking. Cooked satee keeps 3 days refrigerated; reheat in a hot pan or under the grill for 2–3 minutes so it stays juicy.

FAQ

What is satee?: Satee is the Dutch spelling of satay: marinated meat skewers from Indonesia, cooked over high heat and usually served with peanut sauce. The same dish is spelled saté in Indonesian and Dutch.
Is satee the same as satay?: Yes. Satee, saté, sate and satay are spellings of the same skewered meat dish. Satee is the common Dutch and Surinamese spelling.
How long should you marinate satee?: A few hours, about 2–4. The lemon juice in this marinade breaks down the surface of the meat if left overnight, which makes it soft and grainy.
What sauce goes with satee?: Peanut sauce (satésaus) is the classic: peanut butter loosened with water or coconut milk and seasoned with kecap manis, garlic, chili and lime. Pickled cucumber is a good side.