satay

satay Definition

sa·tay (sä tā′)

noun

a dish consisting of chunks of marinated meat, shrimp, etc., broiled on skewers and dipped in a spicy peanut sauce

Etymology: Malay or Javanese < ?

satay Usage Examples

Converse of object

cook: The Satay Bar, ideal for single diners, offers 14 stools, and great visual access to chefs cooking satay to order.

Modifies a noun

sauce: The peanut satay sauce topping might have been better served in a side bowl.
chicken: Meat eaters are catered for with a selection of dishes ranging from crispy aromatic duck to satay chicken skewers.
stick: A pyramid of florists foam forms the center of the arrangement with the oranges secured using satay sticks.
skewer: Meat eaters are catered for with a selection of dishes ranging from crispy aromatic duck to satay chicken skewers.

Noun used with modifier

chicken: You get a combo of chicken satay, spring rolls, chicken wings, prawn toast and both chili sauce and peanut sauce dips.
flash: Certainly, this is a bug in Firefox, and by no means a shortcoming of the flash satay method itself.

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