Satay: meaning, definitions and examples
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satay
[ หsษหteษช ]
food dish
Satay is a dish of seasoned, skewered, and grilled meat, served with a sauce, usually peanut or soy-based. It is commonly found in Southeast Asian cuisines, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The dish is often accompanied by rice cakes or vegetables.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I ordered chicken satay as an appetizer.
- The restaurant specializes in authentic Indonesian satay.
- She enjoyed the spicy peanut sauce with her satay.
- Satay is a popular street food in many Asian countries.
Translations
Translations of the word "satay" in other languages:
๐ต๐น satay
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Satay
๐ฎ๐ฉ sate
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐัะฐะน
๐ต๐ฑ satay
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใ
๐ซ๐ท satay
๐ช๐ธ satay
๐น๐ท satay
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌํ ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุงุชูู
๐จ๐ฟ satay
๐ธ๐ฐ satay
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒ็น
๐ธ๐ฎ satay
๐ฎ๐ธ satay
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ satay
๐ฒ๐ฝ satay
Etymology
The word 'satay' originates from the Indonesian and Malay language, where it refers to skewered meat. The term has been adopted in various forms across different cultures in Southeast Asia. The concept of skewering meat for cooking dates back centuries, with different regions developing their own unique variations of dishes that fall under the satay category. In Indonesia, satay is often associated with special occasions and festivities, where it is grilled over charcoal to achieve a specific flavor. The dish has become a staple in many Southeast Asian countries, with each region adding its own flair in terms of ingredients and preparation methods, which contributes to the rich culinary diversity of the area.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,222, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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