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Satay Skewers

Creator Yeung Man Cooking
Cook Time 30 minutes
Difficulty Medium
Servings 8 skewers
4.8 out of 5 (423 ratings)

What People Love About This Recipe

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"The peanut sauce is incredible"

Creamy and perfectly spiced

🔥
"Smoky charred flavor"

Like street food at home

🎉
"Great for BBQs"

Perfect party food

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"Tofu absorbs marinade well"

Flavorful throughout

Recipe Overview

These Malaysian-style satay skewers feature marinated tofu or seitan grilled to smoky perfection and served with a rich, creamy peanut sauce. The aromatic marinade includes lemongrass, turmeric, and cumin for authentic flavor.

Key Ingredients

  • Extra-firm tofu
  • Lemongrass
  • Turmeric
  • Cumin
  • Coconut milk
  • Peanut butter
  • Soy sauce
  • Tamarind paste
  • Brown sugar
  • Chili

Pro Tips from the Comments

  • Marinate overnight: "Longer marinating = more flavor" - @satayfan
  • Soak bamboo skewers: "Soak skewers in water for 30 min to prevent burning" - @grillmaster
  • Baste while grilling: "Brush with extra marinade while cooking for caramelization" - @bbqpro

Community Reviews & Tips

423 comments

Share Your Experience

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Beth T.
★★★★★

Made these for a summer BBQ and they were a hit! Even the meat-eaters were impressed. The peanut sauce alone is worth making. I doubled the sauce because people kept dunking everything in it!

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Mike S.
★★★★☆

Really delicious! Used a grill pan since I don't have a BBQ. The marinade is fantastic. I served with cucumber and rice cakes on the side for a complete meal.

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