20-Min Sate Maranggi with Crispy Shallots
Quick-seared marinated beef skewers with a punchy ginger-coconut glaze, topped with fried shallots. Sundanese street food vibes in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 42g

Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ cup fried shallots (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 whole lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp neutral oil for cooking
Instructions
- 1
Toss beef cubes with coconut milk, ginger, coriander, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Thread beef onto metal skewers, packing tightly without crowding the metal.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Sear skewers 2 minutes per side without moving. Beef should be golden brown with slightly charred edges.
- 5
Pile skewers on a plate, top with fried shallots and cilantro, squeeze lime over.
- 6
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges and any pan drippings drizzled over.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- metal skewers (or bamboo, soaked)
- 12-inch skillet
- tongs
- cutting board
- knife
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