Satay is an Indonesian dish by origin, referring to marinated and skewered meat - typically goat, chicken, beef, mutton, pork, fish, or beef offal - cooked over fire. Contrary to popular belief, satay itself does not contain peanuts. Instead, peanuts enter the picture as a popular, but not exclusive, sauce to accompany the skewers. It’s this combination of skewered meat and peanut sauce that has travelled the globe, becoming a beloved feature in other regional cuisines and restaurants worldwide.

This September, we are offering our interpretation of this classic dish: Malaysian Beef Satay Skewers. After several trial runs and much deliberation, we decided that beef* cut from the sirloin was the best choice. Once trimmed of fat and sinew, the sirloin is cut into chunky steak strips, ready for its marinade. Fresh lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and shallots form the base of the marinade, supplemented by ground turmeric, cumin, and coriander, with a little sweet soy sauce and salt to balance the flavours. Simply take the meat and thread it onto skewers - there should be enough for 3-4 skewers depending on their size. Grill slowly over gently smouldering coals, allowing the meat to take on some colour without charring.

Jorge’s moreish peanut sauce recipe makes the perfect accompaniment, along with steamed rice and a fresh salad of cucumbers and onion. Let us, and this lovingly prepared product, bring a vibrant addition to your weekly menu. Whether it’s a midweek supper or a meal for family and friends at the weekend, this is a dish not to be missed.

*All Swaledale beef is heritage breed, raised on independent farms and smallholdings scattered across the stunning Yorkshire Dales. Slow-grown and free to roam on the lush green hills and valleys, the result is exceptional beef with a rich umami taste - dense, flavourful, and satisfying. Swaledale's Malaysian Beef Satay Skewers are Always Fresh Never Frozen®, butchered to order, vacuum-packed, and shipped in recyclable packaging to ensure it arrives safely insulated and ready to enjoy.