Indonesian street food consisting of skewered, grilled meat served with peanut sauce is called satay.
Satay is made by threading small pieces of meat onto bamboo skewers and grilling them over charcoal or another open heat source. Chicken, beef, mutton, and goat are common choices, although regional recipes use many other ingredients, including tofu and seafood.
The skewers are often marinated before cooking, then served with a peanut-based sauce. Sweet soy sauce, shallots, chilies, lime, and rice cakes may accompany the dish. Indonesia has numerous local styles, including Madurese and Balinese versions, each with its own seasoning and serving customs.
Satay is strongly associated with Indonesia but is also popular across Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and southern Thailand. It should not be confused with rendang, which is a slow-cooked meat dish rather than a skewer-based food.