Sate Padang

Name: Sate Padang
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cubed; 6 shallots, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 red chilies, seeded; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 tbsp fresh galangal, grated; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised; 3 cups beef broth; 3 tbsp rice flour; 4 tbsp water; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt

Indonesian beef skewers cooked in aromatic spices, grilled to smoky perfection, and served with a thick, spicy turmeric gravy.

75 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

IndonesianDinnerGrill and StovetopHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs beef chuck, cubed
6 shallots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 red chilies, seeded
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp fresh galangal, grated
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground coriander
0.5 tsp ground cumin
1 lemongrass stalk, bruised
3 cups beef broth
3 tbsp rice flour
4 tbsp water
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

In a blender, combine 6 chopped shallots, 4 minced garlic cloves, 4 seeded red chilies, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp grated fresh galangal, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 0.5 tsp ground cumin into a smooth paste.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat, then add the spice paste and 1 bruised lemongrass stalk, stirring until fragrant for about 5 minutes.
3

Add 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck, 3 cups beef broth, and 1 tsp salt to the pot, then simmer for 30 minutes until beef is tender.
4

Remove beef pieces and thread them onto wooden skewers, leaving the spice broth simmering in the pot.
5

Grill skewers over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side until charred and internal temperature reaches 160 F.
6

Whisk 3 tbsp rice flour with 4 tbsp water to form a slurry, stir into simmering spice broth until thick, and pour over skewers to serve.

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Questions

What is Sate Padang?

Indonesian beef skewers cooked in aromatic spices, grilled to smoky perfection, and served with a thick, spicy turmeric gravy. This reference files it under Indonesian dinner: cooked on the grill and on the stovetop, rated medium and about 75 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Sate Padang reach?

For Sate Padang, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why cook the spices first in Sate Padang?

Step 2 reads: "Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat, then add the spice paste and 1 bruised lemongrass stalk, stirring until fragrant for about 5 minutes." Most spice flavor dissolves in fat, not water. The brief fry in step 2 wakes the spices up and spreads them through the oil. Keep them moving; they scorch in seconds.

What equipment do I need for Sate Padang?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a blender (step 1) and skewers (step 4).

What can I use instead of galangal in Sate Padang?

The entry for Sate Padang calls for 1 tbsp fresh galangal, grated. In its place: Fresh ginger with a little lime zest is the workable substitute. Galangal is more piney and peppery, so the result reads slightly different.

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