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Which Thai street food consists of meat on wooden skewers served with peanut sauce and pickled cucumber relish?
Answer
Satay
Satay is grilled meat on skewers typically served with peanut sauce and pickled cucumber relish. It was introduced to Thailand via Malay-Muslim communities in the southern provinces.
💡 Did you know?
Satay's name comes from the Indonesian/Malay word for skewer, showing Southeast Asian culinary connections.
Other options people guess
- Pad see ew
- Som tam
- Larb
Topics
- Street Food
- Thailand
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