10 Facts About Satay

1.

Satay, or sate in Indonesian spelling, is a Southeast Asian dish of seasoned, skewered and grilled meat, served with a sauce.

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2.

Satay can be served in various sauces; however, most often they are served in a combination of soy and peanut sauce.

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3.

Satay is made by cutting the meat into small cube shapes, about thumb-size.

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4.

Satay can be prepared home-made or acquired from satay sellers; either from fancy restaurants, modest tarp-tent warung eateries stationed on busy street side, to travelling food vendors frequenting residential areas.

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5.

Satay is a widely renowned dish in almost all regions of Indonesia; it is considered the national dish and one of Indonesia's best dishes.

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6.

Satay is a staple in Indonesian cuisine, served everywhere from street carts to fine dining establishments, as well as in homes and at public gatherings.

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7.

Satay gula apong is a chicken or buffalo meat satay.

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8.

Satay proper is known as satti in the Southern Philippines .

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9.

Satay is one of the earliest foods that became ubiquitous in Singapore since the 1940s, and was considered a celebratory food.

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10.

Open only after dark with an open air or "al fresco" dining concept, the Satay Club defined how satay is served in Singapore since then, although they are found across the island in most hawker stalls, modern food courts, and upscale restaurants at any time of the day.

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