street food
Satay
สะเต๊ะ
Mild
Thai Satay is marinated meat grilled on bamboo skewers over charcoal and served with a creamy peanut sauce and cucumber relish. It's a popular street food snack with Malay-Indonesian origins, sold at markets throughout Thailand.
Key Ingredients
- chicken or pork
- turmeric
- coconut milk
- lemongrass
- peanut sauce
Where to Try It
Night markets, street stalls near BTS stations in Bangkok, and beach markets throughout southern Thailand.
Tips
- Eat immediately off the grill — satay loses its magic as it cools.
- Dip in peanut sauce, then take a bite of cucumber relish — the acidity resets your palate.