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Coconut Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce
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Coconut Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce

Serve this tender, flavorful Coconut Beef Satay with creamy, savory Peanut Sauce for dipping.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 720 kcal
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Coconut Beef Satay
  • 1½ pounds flank steak 1” to 1½” thick, and very cold, or top sirloin steak
  • ¾ cup coconut milk full-fat
  • 3 tablespoons thai green curry paste I like Thai Kitchen brand, prepared
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric ground
  • black pepper to taste, freshly ground pepper
  • kosher salt to taste, freshly ground pepper
  • lime for squeezing over the satays before eating, fresh wedges
Peanut Sauce
  • ½ cup peanut butter such as Jif, creamy
  • ½ cup coconut milk full-fat
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic paste (add more if you like it spicy)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger finely minced, fresh
  • 2 garlic finely minced, large cloves
  • peanuts for garnish, finely chopped

Instructions

Coconut Beef Satay
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  1. Note: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before adding the beef. The beef should be sliced very thinly - it helps to place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes prior to slicing.
  2. Slice the beef against the grain into very thin strips.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, green curry paste, brown sugar, fish sauce, cumin, and turmeric. Add the beef strips and mix to coat evenly. Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour or overnight.
  4. Thread beef strips onto skewers, winding back and forth in an S shape (should look similar to old-fashioned ribbon candy). Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Heat grill to high. Make sure the grates are clean, then oil the grates. Grill the skewers, turning after the steak shows nice char marks. The thin slices of beef will not take long to cook, about 3 to 5 minutes total. Take care to not overcook.
  6. Transfer skewers to a serving platter and serve with peanut sauce.
Peanut Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients. If you prefer a totally smooth sauce, use an immersion blender to blend everything together. This can be made a day in advance - just store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. Add a sprinkle of chopped peanuts over the sauce right before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 720kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Polyunsaturated Fat 18g (106%) Cholesterol 124mg (41%) Sodium 1031mg (43%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 18g (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 720

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 720kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18g 106%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 1031mg 43%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 18g 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.