Cool Facts
Meat on sticks. Satay is made by putting seasoned pieces of chicken, beef, goat, pork, or even seafood on wooden sticks and grilling them over hot charcoal until they're cooked through and slightly crispy on the outside.
Peanut sauce star. The best part is the creamy peanut-based sauce that you dip each hot skewer into, making every bite taste amazing and rich.
Southeast Asian classic. Satay comes from countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, where it's been a popular street food and celebration dish for centuries.
Perfect side dishes. Satay is served with tasty extras like rice cakes, fresh cucumber slices, and pickled vegetables that help balance out the rich peanut flavor.
Vegetarian too. You don't need meat to enjoy satay, because restaurants also make vegetarian versions using mushrooms, tofu, or other seasoned vegetables on sticks.