Pork Satay (Sate babi)

(Pork Satay)

Sate babi is a traditional dish and a type of satay made with pork as the main ingredient. The meat is cut into cubes and marinated in a combination of garlic, lemon juice, kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), salt, and pepper. The pieces of meat are then placed on skewers and grilled until done.

During the grilling process, the meat is sometimes additionally brushed with the marinade. When served, sate babi is accompanied by the kecap manis sauce which is the same as the marinade, or with peanut sauce. If desired, the skewers can also be accompanied by steamed rice or rice cakes on the side.

Indonesia

WHERE TO EAT The best Pork Satay (Sate babi) in the world (according to food experts)

Daniel Ang and 9 other food critics.

"The meat was surprisingly soft, well-seasoned with a hint of chili and lemongrass, and the highlight was the smokiness and good charring. Though the meat was slightly on the sweet side. I couldn’t help but to order another 10 sticks of Sate Babi."

Jeny Kwok and 5 other food critics.

"Judging by the crowd inside, I’m hopeful that it would be good. We ordered sate plecing babi. It was good. The pork satay combined with the spicy plecing sauce is perfect."

Heri Sisworo and 3 other food critics.

"6 Most Delicious Sate in Bali: Sate Plecing Mak Lukluk - There are many sate plecing restaurants in Bali. One of the most popular is Mak Lukluk. Delicious pork satay."

Espen Dennis Kristoffersen and 2 other food critics.

"Satay’s along the streets of Bangkok are not among my prime interests. But there are exceptions, as always, and Chong Kee on the border of Bangkok’s Chinatown is a true master in the art of barbequed pork satay. Chong Kee is a juicy experience in the art of barbecued pork sticks."