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Satee
Beef

Satee

Satee is a classic dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Onion, Garlic, Lemons, Soy Sauce, Ground Coriander, Beef and Soy Sauce, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Algerian Kefta (Meatballs).

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Ingredients

  • Onion1 chopped
  • Garlic2 cloves
  • LemonsJuice of 2
  • Sugar2 tablespoons
  • Soy Sauce1 cup
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Ground Coriander1 tsp
  • Oil1 cup
  • Beef4-5 pound
  • Oil1 cup
  • Soy Sauce2 tablespoons

Step-by-Step Instructions

17 steps

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Step 1🥣 Marinate

To make the marinade for the satee put in the container of an electric blender:

Step 2

1 large onion, coarsely chopped 2 cloves of garlic

Step 3

Juice of 2 lemons

Step 4

2Tbs. of sugar 1 cup of soy sauce

Step 5

1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground coriander for beef (or chicken) or 1 tsp. ground ginger for pork

Step 6

1 cup of oil

Step 7🥄 Mix

Blend thoroughly and pour over:

Step 8

5 lbs. of beef or pork tenderloin, cubed

Step 9🥣 Marinate

DO NOT marinate overnight, but only for a few hours.

Step 10

Place the meat on: 36 skewers

Step 11🥄 Mix

Blend well:

Step 12

1 cup of oil

Step 13

2 Tbs.

Step 14

Soy sauce

Step 15

Pour into a large shallow dish.

Step 16

To keep meat from becoming dry, roll each skewer in seasoned oil before frying.

Step 17

Satee is also excellent when barbecued.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Satee carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, onion can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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