Malaysian · appetizer
Satay (Malaysian Grilled Skewers)
Satay (Malaysian Grilled Skewers) reads allium 4.7, sweetness 4.0 and nutty 3.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Malaysian appetizer, about 50 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 2.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.4 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.1 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Allium 4.7 · Sweetness 4.0 · Nutty 3.7 · Citrus 3.5 · Umami 2.7 · Richness 2.4 · Herbaceous 2.4 · Earthy 2.2 · Warm Spice 1.9 · Floral 1.6 · Bitterness 1.4 · Salinity 1.3 · Sourness 0.7
What's in it (13)
- 1.5 lbs chicken, cubed
- 4 shallots
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp palm sugar
- 20 bamboo skewers
- 1 cup peanut sauce
- 6 oz ketupat
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 onion, quartered
Time & effort: about 50 min (20 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 39.5 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 0.8 g fat, 1.9 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Blend shallots, garlic, lemongrass, and spices into a marinade and coat meat cubes, marinating at least 2 hours.
- Grill over charcoal, turning often, until lightly charred and cooked through.
- Serve with peanut sauce, ketupat, sliced cucumber, and raw onion.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Opor Ayam (Chicken in White Coconut Curry) — Indonesian
- Rendang (Slow-Cooked Spiced Beef) — Indonesian
- Curried Cauliflower With Cashews — Indian
- Rendang Daging (Minang Beef Fried in Its Own Spice Paste) — Indonesian
- Ayam Percik (Kelantan Grilled Chicken with Coconut Gravy) — Malaysian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.