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If you’re unfamiliar with southeast Asian food, an agreeably delicious introduction to the cuisine is satay. Different variations of this well-seasoned, skewered meat can be found throughout Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Mamasan’s in Rochester, NY, is no exception. If you’ve never had satay before, the restaurant’s staff has offered the following guide to help you become fully acquainted with the dish.

What Is Satay?

thai restaurantSimilar to a shish kebab, satay implements bite-sized meats on wooden skewers. The most common meats used are chicken, beef, pork, and lamb. After marinating the meats in a mix of spices, they’re skewered and placed over a heated, charcoal grill, where they’re regularly glazed with oil. The final product is wonderfully barbequed meat with a delicious peanut sauce on the side for dipping.

What Are the Origins of Satay?

While satay is known as the national dish of Indonesia, its origins can be traced back to the Middle East. Arabic tradesmen would travel to southeast Asia for spices. Along the way, they would skewer bits of meat onto their swords to cook over a fire. This was popularized in countries like Indonesia and Malaysia, and today, the dish has many adaptations of flavors and presentation.

Where Can You Eat Satay?

Luckily, you don’t have to travel as far as southeast Asia to get these delicious morsels of barbeque. Most Thai and Vietnamese restaurants serve chicken and beef satay with peanut sauce. However, you can also get fish satay, satay noodles, or other inventive alternative and mouth-watering varieties.

Whether you’re looking to try something new on your lunch break or for dinner with your loved ones, satay is sure to be your new go-to. Call (585) 461-3290 to make a reservation at Mamasan’s restaurant and try their beef, chicken, shrimp, or pork varieties. Check out the rest of their menu on their website. This family-owned and -operated business will make you feel right at home and make sure you leave with a full and happy stomach. 

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