satay

or sa·té, sa·te

[ sah-tey ]

noun

1. a Southeast Asian, especially Indonesian and Malaysian, dish of marinated, bite-size pieces of meat, skewered, barbecued, and usually served with a peanut-flavored dipping sauce.

satay

/ ˈsæteɪ /

noun

1. barbecued spiced meat cooked on skewers usually made from the stems of coconut leaves

Word History and Origins

Origin of satay¹

First recorded in 1930–35, satay is from the Malay word satay, sate

Word History and Origins

Origin of satay¹

from Malay

Example Sentences

She writes of her family’s mixed mealtimes, which were just as likely to feature Australian sausage rolls, made by her mother, as satay, grilled by her father.

From Washington Post

Chicken satay and shrimp cocktail are also good options, as you can watch the skewers and tails stack up.

From The Daily Beast