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Satay

Name: Satay
Cuisine: Singaporean
Ingredients: 500g chicken thigh; 1/2 cup peanut butter; 2 stalks lemongrass; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/4 cup coconut milk; 2 tbsp palm sugar; 3 cloves garlic; 2 shallots; 1 tbsp soy sauce

Satay is a popular Southeast Asian dish featuring skewered and grilled meat served with a rich, spicy peanut sauce. In Singapore, it is a beloved street food that embodies the multicultural influences of the region, often enjoyed during festive occasions and social gatherings.

10 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Malay70%

Chinese20%

Indonesian10%

Ingredients

chicken thigh
500g
peanut butter
1/2 cup
lemongrass
2 stalks
turmeric powder
1 tsp
coriander powder
1 tsp
coconut milk
1/4 cup
palm sugar
2 tbsp
garlic
3 cloves
shallots
2
soy sauce
1 tbsp

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Satay originated from Javanese street vendors and was brought to Singapore through Malay and Indonesian cultural exchanges, evolving into a local staple with unique twists in marinade and sauce.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Malay70%

ingredients+techniques

Chinese20%

ingredient_origin

Indonesian10%

origin_story

Techniques

marinating grilling blending simmering

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