Sate Padang
A Minangkabau-style satay of beef or offal in a thick, spiced yellow sauce made with rice flour and spices.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- beef or offal
- rice flour sauce
- turmeric
- lemongrass
- ginger
- cumin
- coriander
- garlic
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- rice flour thickened sauce (no peanut — unlike other satay)
- beef offal may include intestines if not specified
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in sate padang.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKRice flour is used as thickener. No soy sauce.
Peanut-Free
Check with staffSate padang itself has no peanut sauce, but cross-contamination at shared satay vendors is possible.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in sate padang sauce.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in sate padang.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in sate padang.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in sate padang.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy sauce in sate padang.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in sate padang.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains beef.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in sate padang. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | Rice flour is used as thickener. No soy sauce. |
| Peanut-Free | Check with staff | Sate padang itself has no peanut sauce, but cross-contamination at shared satay vendors is possible. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in sate padang sauce. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in sate padang. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in sate padang. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in sate padang. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy sauce in sate padang. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in sate padang. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains beef. |
Key risk: Sate padang is notable because it does NOT use peanut sauce — it uses a thick rice flour-based yellow sauce instead. This makes it safer for peanut-allergic diners than most Indonesian satay. The allergen risk is in cross-contamination if ordered at a mixed satay vendor.
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