Indonesian · appetizer
Sate Padang (Padang-Style Offal Satay)
Sate Padang (Padang-Style Offal Satay) reads umami 3.4, allium 3.4 and citrus 3.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Indonesian appetizer, about 50 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 0.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 3.4 · Allium 3.4 · Citrus 3.3 · Richness 2.8 · Herbaceous 2.5 · Warm Spice 2.3 · Earthy 2.1 · Floral 1.4 · Bitterness 1.0 · Heat 0.8 · Salinity 0.8 · Sweetness 0.6 · Nutty 0.6 · Sourness 0.5
What's in it (14)
- 8 oz beef tongue
- 8 oz heart
- 8 oz lung
- 5 shallots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2-inch piece galangal
- 2 stalks lemongrass
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 3 tbsp rice flour
- 20 bamboo skewers
- 6 oz lontong
Time & effort: about 50 min (20 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 34.3 kcal, 2.4 g protein, 0.5 g fat, 5.3 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Boil offal in spiced broth until tender, then slice and thread onto skewers.
- Thicken the cooking broth with rice flour to make the signature yellow sauce.
- Grill skewers briefly and serve smothered in the thick spiced sauce with lontong.
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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.