Sate Buntel — Grilled Beef Wraps with Kecap
Indonesian grilled beef satay wrapped in crispy lettuce, glazed with sweet soy sauce and shallots. Charred edges, tender beef, and a tangy-sweet dip make this a showstopping 25-minute dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 count bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes
- 3 count shallots, thinly sliced
- ½ cup kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
- 1 count lime, juiced
- ½ count red chili, minced (optional)
- 8 leaves butter lettuce or romaine leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro and green onion, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Thread beef cubes onto soaked skewers, leaving 1 inch at each end. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Warm kecap manis in a small bowl. Stir in sliced shallots, lime juice, and minced chili if using.
- 3
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat until smoking, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Grill skewers 3–4 minutes per side, rotating once, until edges are charred and beef reaches desired doneness.
- 5
Brush grilled beef generously with kecap manis mixture. Let cool 1 minute so lettuce won't wilt.
- 6
Serve skewers on a bed of lettuce leaves, topped with cilantro and green onion. Pour extra kecap on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 8 bamboo skewers
- grill pan or 12-inch cast-iron skillet
- small bowl
- tongs
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