Best 6 Penang Pork Satay Recipes

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Penang pork satay is a popular Malaysian dish that is known for its unique flavors and textures. It is the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy, and is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The marinade, which typically includes a mixture of spices, herbs, and coconut milk, helps to tenderize the pork and infuse it with a delicious flavor. The satay is then grilled to perfection, giving it a slightly charred exterior and a juicy interior. It is commonly served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as peanut sauce or kecap manis, and is often accompanied by ketupat or nasi impit. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this comprehensive guide will provide you with all the information you need to create the perfect Penang pork satay in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PORK SATAY



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Cilantro layers on the freshness, while the sesame oil and Thai chili sauce add Asian flavors that pair perfectly with peanut butter. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 green onions, sliced
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons Thai chili sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons hot water
2 teaspoons lime juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Set aside 1/4 cup for dipping sauce. Pour remaining sauce into a bowl or shallow dish; add the pork and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. , Drain pork, discarding marinade. Thread pork slices onto 20 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Place skewers in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until meat juices run clear. , Meanwhile, for sauce, combine peanut butter and water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in lime juice and reserved soy sauce mixture. Serve with skewers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PORK SATAY



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Provided by Bobby Flay | Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h32m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Thai chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro
Salt
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch thick cubes
Wooden skewers
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 Thai red chile pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, add pork and let marinate 2 to 4 hours.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet and add the onion, garlic and chili. Saute for about 4 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, lime juice, coconut milk, coriander, and cumin. Thoroughly blend the peanut butter into the mixture. Bring the sauce to a simmer over low heat, stirring frequently. Stir in the cilantro and remove from the heat.
  • Preheat the grill.
  • Remove the pork from the marinade and thread on skewers. Grill for 7 to 8 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with the sauce.

PENANG PORK SATAY



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I'm not exactly sure how much pork satay they eat in Penang, but I'm confident that your average pork-loving Malaysian would enjoy this explosive combination of flavors. Use a fairly large chunk of pork, because it doesn't take long to develop that beautifully brown, crusty exterior on the grill. Or in a broiler turned to high. Or in the oven at 500 degrees! Serve over rice with peanut sauce and cucumber salad.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Malaysian

Time 4h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ½ inch piece turmeric root, peeled and sliced thinly across the grain
1 teaspoon ground turmeric, or to taste
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, sliced
1 large shallot, roughly chopped
8 cloves garlic, peeled, or more to taste
¼ cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons ancho chili powder
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon tamarind paste
½ bunch lightly packed cilantro leaves and stems
1 (2 1/2 pound) pork shoulder roast
1 tablespoon kosher salt
5 large metal skewers

Steps:

  • Place fresh turmeric in a food processor along with powdered turmeric. Add ginger, shallot, garlic, brown sugar, ancho chili powder, coriander, chipotle, cayenne, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, tamarind paste, and cilantro. Blend into a fine paste.
  • Cut pork into 1 1/2-inch cubes, trimming off fat as needed. Place pork in a bowl; season with salt. Pour in the marinade. Mix and massage pork with your hands until completely coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 18 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Thread pork through skewers so the pieces are touching but not squished together. Reserve leftover marinade.
  • Grill skewers, brushing on reserved marinade, until pork just starts to firm up but is still slightly pink in the center, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 897.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

PORK SATAY WITH THAI SPICES AND PEANUT SAUCE



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Throughout Southeast Asia, little skewers of marinated meat, grilled over coals, are sold as street snacks. Sweetly fragrant with coconut milk and spices, they are perfect for barbecue parties served with steamed rice, or on their own with drinks, whether grilled indoors or out. You may use pork loin or tenderloin, but marbled sirloin or shoulder is more succulent.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     finger foods, appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 12 small skewers

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 1/2 pounds pork loin, tenderloin or shoulder, sliced into thin rectangles (1/4 inch x 1 inch x 2 inches; you should have about 24 pieces)
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
3 tablespoons chopped lemongrass
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted and ground
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup coconut milk
Cilantro and basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
1 pound Persian or Japanese cucumbers, peeled, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 small shallots thinly sliced, about 1/4 cup
2 fresh Thai or serrano chiles, sliced into rounds
1 cup dry roasted peanuts, unsalted
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice, more to taste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup coconut milk

Steps:

  • Prepare the skewers: Put pork in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together shallot, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar and coconut milk, and pour over meat. Toss with your hands to coat well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Meanwhile, soak 12 bamboo skewers in water.
  • Prepare the cucumbers: Put cucumbers in a mixing bowl and season with salt. Add lime juice, sugar, shallots and chiles and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Check seasoning, then transfer to a serving dish.
  • Prepare the peanut sauce: Pulse the peanuts briefly in a food processor just until finely ground. Add the garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, cayenne and coconut milk, and process until well puréed. Transfer to a bowl, then taste and adjust seasoning. Thin a bit with lime juice or water as desired.
  • Thread 2 slices of pork onto each bamboo skewer, keeping the meat as flat as possible. Grill over hot coals, under the broiler or on a stovetop grill pan for 3 minutes on each side, until cooked through and lightly browned. Transfer to a platter and garnish with cilantro and basil leaves. Serve with cucumber relish and peanut sauce.

THAI PORK SATAY



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I love this recipe since it can be made as a main dish or as an appetizer. For appetizer portions, use short skewers and half the amount of pork. -Stephanie Butz, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup coconut milk
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon curry powder
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE:
1 cup water
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
Hot cooked jasmine rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl or shallow dish, combine the coconut milk, garlic, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon oil, salt, paprika, curry and red pepper flakes; add the pork and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain pork, discarding marinade., For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the water, peanut butter and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, 2 minutes. Whisk in brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice and pepper flakes until blended; keep warm. , Thread pork onto 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil. Cook pork in batches until pork is no longer pink, 8-10 minutes per batch, turning occasionally., Serve skewers with peanut sauce and, if desired, rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 37g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 1082mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

PORK SATAY



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John Torode's version of skewered meat kebabs with Thai peanut sauce - authentic and fragrant

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Snack, Starter

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

400g lean pork steak , cut into strips
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp coconut cream
1 tbsp red Thai curry paste
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tbsp palm sugar
2 - 3 tbsp tamarind paste
140g roasted peanut , finely chopped
100ml coconut milk

Steps:

  • Soak 12 bamboo skewers in water while marinating the meat. Mix the meat with the soy sauce and sesame oil, and place in the fridge for at least 30 mins or up to 24 hrs.
  • In a saucepan, combine coconut cream and red curry paste, then cook for 5 mins on a low heat. Add the fish sauce, palm sugar, tamarind paste and chopped peanuts, cook for a further 5 mins, then add the coconut milk.
  • Heat the grill to high, thread marinated meat onto the soaked skewers and place on a baking tray. Grill for 5 mins on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Serve immediately with the satay dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder or tenderloin are good choices for satay because they are both tender and flavorful.
  • Marinate the pork: Marinating the pork in a mixture of spices and herbs will help to tenderize it and add flavor.
  • Use a hot grill: A hot grill will help to sear the pork and prevent it from sticking.
  • Cook the pork over medium heat: Cooking the pork over medium heat will help to prevent it from drying out.
  • Baste the pork with the marinade: Basting the pork with the marinade will help to keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the pork with your favorite dipping sauce: Satay is traditionally served with a peanut sauce, but you can also use a variety of other dipping sauces, such as kecap manis or hoisin sauce.

Conclusion:

Penang pork satay is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. With its tender pork, flavorful marinade, and delicious dipping sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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