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Satee
To make the marinade for the satee put in the container of an electric blender:
Questions about this dish
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How long does Satee take?
3 hr 25 min all in — 25 min prep, 3 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Blender.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
How much sugar?
2 tbsp of Sugar.
How much soy sauce?
1.1 cup of Soy sauce.
What can I use instead?
onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. lemon → lime. Same acidity, different perfume. Taste before you repeat the squeeze. beef → tofu. Marinated tofu or mushrooms can take the savoury role. Label the plate as a vegetarian adaptation.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I prepare this ahead?
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.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.