Sate kambing facts for kids
Sate kambing served in peanut sauce, with shallot garnishing, Jombang
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| Alternative names | goat satay, lamb satay, mutton satay |
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| Course | Main meal |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Java, and Nationwide |
| Main ingredients | marinated goat meat, skewered and grilled on charcoal, served with sweet soy sauce or peanut sauce. |
Sate kambing is an Indonesian dish. It means "mutton satay" or "goat satay" in the Indonesian language. This tasty food is a big part of Indonesian cooking. It's made by grilling pieces of goat meat that have been mixed with special seasonings. You might also hear it called lamb satay or goat satay.
Sate kambing is super popular all over Indonesia. It's especially loved on the island of Java. Many different versions of this dish come from different parts of Java. For example, there's sate kambing Jakarta and sate kambing Tegal. There's also sate Maranggi from West Java and sate kambing Madura from East Java. Even with all these different styles, sate kambing is a general name for any grilled goat or lamb on a stick.
What's in Sate Kambing?
Goats are very common animals in Indonesia. You can often see them in villages. Many families also keep them in their backyards. Goat meat is a favorite food for many people in Indonesia. This is because most people there are Muslim.
During a special Muslim holiday called Eid al-Adha, goats and sheep are often prepared. This means that dishes like sate kambing are very popular during this time. People enjoy eating these delicious goat and lamb meals.
Almost all parts of a goat can be used for sate kambing. The best parts usually come from the back legs. Some people also like to use other parts of the goat. For example, sate hati kambing uses goat liver. These special parts are considered a treat!
The sticks used for sate kambing are usually thick. They are often made from bamboo. These sticks are thicker than the ones used for chicken satay. This is because goat meat is tougher than chicken. To stop the sticks from burning, they are often soaked in water first.
Before cooking, the goat meat is soaked in a special mix of spices. This is called marinating. The marinade often includes puréed pineapple juice. It also has sweet soy sauce, ground shallots, and galangal. When you order sate kambing at a restaurant, it's made fresh. The meat is grilled over hot charcoal right after you order it.
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Raw sate kambing ready to be grilled
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Raw sate kambing cooking on the grill
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Sate kambing almost ready to eat
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Cooked sate kambing (right) is darker than chicken satay (left)
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Sate hati kambing, made with goat liver
How to Eat Sate Kambing
A meal of sate kambing usually comes with a thick, dark sauce. This sauce is often made from kecap manis, which is a sweet soy sauce. Sometimes, a peanut sauce is used instead. Peanut sauce is more common with chicken satay, though.
Many people eat sate kambing with plain steamed rice. Others prefer traditional cubed rice. These are called lontong or ketupat. In some places, sate kambing is sold with another popular dish. This dish is called Gulai kambing. It's a spicy soup made with goat meat.
Goat meat has a unique and strong smell. Some people might not like this smell. If so, they might choose lamb or beef satay instead. There are many types of satay. You can find them made with beef, chicken, fish, pork, and other meats too!
