Sate Ayam
Grilled skewers of marinated chicken served with a thick peanut sauce and compressed rice (lontong).
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- chicken
- kecap manis
- turmeric
- coriander
- garlic
- peanut sauce (ground peanuts + kecap manis + palm sugar + chili) (Peanut)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- kecap manis in the marinade (soy + wheat)
- peanut sauce with kecap manis (soy + wheat + peanut)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in sate ayam.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionKecap manis in marinade and peanut sauce contains wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely contains restrictionPeanut sauce is the defining accompaniment.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in sate ayam.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in sate ayam.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in sate ayam.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in sate ayam.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionKecap manis in marinade and sauce.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKSesame is not in standard sate ayam.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains chicken.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in sate ayam. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Kecap manis in marinade and peanut sauce contains wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely contains restriction | Peanut sauce is the defining accompaniment. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in sate ayam. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in sate ayam. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in sate ayam. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in sate ayam. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Kecap manis in marinade and sauce. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | Sesame is not in standard sate ayam. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains chicken. |
Key risk: Indonesian satay is defined by its peanut sauce. The marinade also contains kecap manis (wheat + soy). The peanut sauce contains ground peanuts and more kecap manis. This dish combines peanut, wheat, and soy in both the meat and the sauce.
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