Sate Padang

Sate Padang is a variety of sate (satay) which originates from Padang, West Sumatra. It is traditionally made with beef, and it consists of pieces of meat or offal that are marinated, skewered, and then grilled. The skewers are typically served doused in a thick, brown-colored sauce that combines meat broth thickened with rice flour or rice water and various not overly strong spices. Other varieties include the Panjang version that uses more turmeric to create a vibrant yellow sauce, while sate Pariaman employs more chilis to give the sauce its typical red hue. Sate Padang is usually served with ketupat (rice cakes).