Lamb Satay with Peanut Sauce

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Lamb Satay is a popular Southeast Asian dish featuring marinated, skewered, and grilled lamb, traditionally served with a rich peanut sauce. The marinade often includes spices like turmeric, coriander, and lemongrass, while the sauce combines peanuts, coconut milk, and chili. It originates from Indonesia and is a beloved street food across the Malay Archipelago and beyond.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the lamb and healthy fats from the peanut sauce, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the sauce and any accompanying sides. A typical serving provides a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a calorie range of approximately 400-500 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	34 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	3.2 mg
Zinc	4.8 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	7.1 mg
Phosphorus	245 mg
Magnesium	42 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Selenium	18 mcg

Per 1 skewer (about 80 g) with 2 tablespoons (30 g) peanut sauce · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Satay is believed to have been inspired by Middle Eastern kebabs brought by Indian Muslim traders, adapted with local Southeast Asian spices. The peanut sauce, a key component, showcases the region's historical use of peanuts, which were introduced from the Americas.