Becoming Popular Worldwide, Here are 6 Iconic and Appetizing Varieties of Indonesian Satay

Kapanlagi.com - In January 2023, the world travel guide Taste Atlas released the 100 most popular foods in the world. In this list, satay is one of the dishes included. More specifically, this type of food is ranked 86th on the list.

Now, because it is one of the popular dishes worldwide, Indonesia certainly has a significant contribution to its popularity. This is due to the various flavors and typical Indonesian spices that make it an iconic and appetizing food. In addition, this dish has stolen the hearts of many people from various cultures. Furthermore, here are six types of Indonesian satay that are favorites of many people.

1. Sate Madura

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Who doesn't know sate madura? This type of satay is the most well-known in Indonesia and can be found everywhere. As the name suggests, it is a typical food that comes from Madura.

Generally made with chicken, but sometimes beef is also used. This dish is served with a unique peanut sauce and is a favorite among the people. 

2. Sate Padang

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This dish is served with a special Padang sauce made from a mixture of yellow or red rice flour, and added with the main ingredient of turmeric. This food generally consists of various types of beef offal, such as trotters, tongue, lungs, and others.

The sauce includes various spices such as cumin, coriander, shallots, garlic, pepper, and especially turmeric if you want to create the distinctive yellow color of Padang satay. To make it more delicious, this food can be enjoyed with lontong or rice.

3. Sate Maranggi

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Sate maranggi is generally made from beef, but it is also possible to use goat meat as the main ingredient. The marination process of the meat is what sets sate maranggi apart from other types of satay.

Therefore, this type of food does not require a companion sauce because the spices have already penetrated through the marination process. Coriander, ginger, turmeric, galangal, and a little vinegar are the usual spices used in marinating the meat. 

4. Sate Lilit

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Sate lilit is a type of satay originating from Bali. This dish is made from minced chicken meat mixed with various spices, such as grated coconut, shallots, garlic, salt, pepper, coconut milk, and so on.

After being mixed, all the ingredients are wrapped around lemongrass stalks and then grilled for a short period of time. Alternatively, pork, turtle, and turtle can also be used as the base ingredients for this type of food. 

5. Sate Tegal

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Sate Tegal is named after its place of origin, Tegal. This dish is made from lamb or young goat meat known as balibul or goat under five months old. Due to its young age, the meat becomes tender and easy to bite.

The meat is cut into small pieces, about two centimeters, then skewered with bamboo sticks before being grilled over charcoal. Sate Tegal can be enjoyed with rice, lontong, or ketupat as accompaniments.

6. Sate Klatak

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The presence of sate klatak adds to the diversity of satay types in Indonesia. This dish, made from pieces of goat meat, is only seasoned with salt and garlic. Very simple, isn't it?

In fact, the origin of the name sate klatak is the sound of 'klatak-klatak' that occurs when iron skewers are grilled over charcoal. In addition, sate klatak is usually served with goat curry sauce. As a complement, add rice or lontong.

From the spices used to the unique cooking process, that's what makes these types of satay become one of the popular foods in the world. Indonesian specialty satay with its various deliciousness not only satisfies the taste buds, but also brings a culinary experience that stimulates the appetite. So, which type of satay would you like to try first?

This article was written by Nihel Rashiqa Rinaldo

(kly/tmi)