Satay is a traditional dish consisting of skewered meat that's served with a sauce on the side. All types of meat can be used to make satay, even some exotic varieties such as crocodile or snake meat. In most cases, the meat is marinated before grilling.

Marinades vary, but typically include dark soy sauce, sugar, garlic, lime juice, and other seasonings. It is believed that satay originated in the Indonesian region of Java and that it was developed under the influence of Muslim traders who migrated from India.

Another theory claims that satay was created in the 19th century by Indonesian street vendors as a variation on Indian kebabs. The theory is supported by the fact that satay became popular when Muslim and Arab immigrants had populated those areas.  Read more