Best Beef Singapore Sates Recipe

Name: Best Beef Singapore Sates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Singapore Sates; 1 1/2 lbs rib eye steaks (about 1/2 inch thick) or 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks (about 1/2 inch thick); 3 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground turmeric; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons asian fish sauce or 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus additional for grill grates; 4 bamboo skewers, water soaked for at least 30 minutes; salt; Optional Singapore Cucumber Relish; 2 kirby cucumbers or 1 medium cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and seeded; 1 shallots, minced (2 to 3 tablespoons) or 1 green onion, both white and green parts, trimmed and minced; 1 small hot red chili pepper, stemmed, seeded, and minced (such as a bird or cayenne pepper); 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; coarse koscher salt or sea salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Singapore Sates
1 1/2 lbs rib eye steaks (about 1/2 inch thick) or 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons asian fish sauce or 3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus additional for grill grates
4 bamboo skewers, water soaked for at least 30 minutes
salt
Optional Singapore Cucumber Relish
2 kirby cucumbers or 1 medium cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
1 shallots, minced (2 to 3 tablespoons) or 1 green onion, both white and green parts, trimmed and minced
1 small hot red chili pepper, stemmed, seeded, and minced (such as a bird or cayenne pepper)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
coarse koscher salt or sea salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
Cut the steaks, including the fat, into 1/2-inch cubes and place them in a ziplock bag. Stir together the brown sugar, coriander, turmeric, cumin, pepper, fish sauce and oil. Pour over the beef cubes the marinade mixture and massage contents to coat evenly. Refrigerator for at least 2 hours; the longer it marinates, the richer the flavor will be.
2
Drain the cubes of beef, discarding the marinade. Season with salt. Thread the beef onto bamboo skewers, leaving the bottom half of each skewer bare for a handle and 1/4 inch exposed at the pointed end.
3
Set up the grill for direct grilling and preheat to high.
4
When ready to cook, brush and oil the grill grate. Arrange the sates on the hot grate. Grill the sates until cooked to taste, 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare, a little longer for medium.
5
To Make Singapore Cucumber Relish: Cut the cucumber into 1/4-inch dice. Place the cucumber, shallot, chile, rice vinegar and sugar in a mixing bowl and toss gently to mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste. The relish can be made up to 2 hours ahead.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Singapore Sates, 1 1/2 lbs rib eye steaks (about 1/2 inch thick) or 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks (about 1/2 inch thick), 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Best Beef Singapore Sates falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Best Beef Singapore Sates

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Variations & substitutions

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