Satay
Skewers of marinated chicken or beef grilled over charcoal, served with a rich peanut dipping sauce (kuah kacang), compressed rice (nasi impit), cucumber, and raw onion.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
Your dietary restrictions
The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- chicken or beef
- satay marinade (lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, coriander)
- coconut milk in marinade (Tree Nut)
- kuah kacang peanut sauce (Peanut)
- nasi impit
- cucumber
- raw onion
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- peanut sauce is the defining accompaniment — cannot be separated from the dish
- coconut milk in the marinade
- kecap manis or soy sauce in the marinade
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in Malaysian satay.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffKecap manis or soy sauce in the marinade contains wheat. Verify with the stall.
Peanut-Free
Likely contains restrictionPeanut sauce (kuah kacang) is the defining accompaniment. Ground peanuts are the primary ingredient.
Tree Nut-Free
Check with staffCoconut milk is used in the marinade.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in chicken or beef satay.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in satay.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in chicken or beef satay.
Soy-Free
Check with staffSoy sauce or kecap manis in the marinade. The peanut sauce sometimes contains soy.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in standard Malaysian satay.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains chicken or beef.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in Malaysian satay. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Kecap manis or soy sauce in the marinade contains wheat. Verify with the stall. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely contains restriction | Peanut sauce (kuah kacang) is the defining accompaniment. Ground peanuts are the primary ingredient. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Check with staff | Coconut milk is used in the marinade. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in chicken or beef satay. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in satay. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in chicken or beef satay. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | Soy sauce or kecap manis in the marinade. The peanut sauce sometimes contains soy. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in standard Malaysian satay. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains chicken or beef. |
Key risk: Malaysian satay cannot be served without peanut sauce — it is the defining element. The kuah kacang is made from ground roasted peanuts, not a thin dipping sauce. It is thick, rich, and heavily peanut-forward. Someone with a peanut allergy must avoid satay entirely regardless of the protein.
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