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Thursday, 7 November 2024

A new way to discover serious satays



A lot of people think satay is simply a seasoned chicken dish cooked on skewers and served with a peanut sauce.

Well it is. And it is also a whole lot more.

A new Sydney eatery aims to show the many varieties of satay that are part of Indonesian culinary culture.

Dapur Sate - a celebration of Indonesia’s street food culture - is the latest creation of Eyie Dewanto, a pioneer in Indonesia’s food scene known for her successful pastry business Dapur Cokelat,

Dewanto, alongside her business partners Ayu Zulia, a fellow Indonesian restaurateur, and Winnie Nawei, an experienced food and beverage business owner, has created a space where diners can try the different styles of satay found throughout Indonesia in a relaxed, street-style atmosphere.


"Satay is more than just a dish to me - it's a symbol of Indonesian culture and tradition," Dewanto says. “Dapur Sate was born from the concept of a “Dapur” or "kitchen," a place where Indonesia’s diverse satay dishes come to life.

"I want to share the vibrant and varying flavours of this dish from my homeland. Every satay skewer tells a story of the streets of Indonesia, where grilling meats over open flames creates a connection between family, friends, and community."

The menu at Dapur Sate is rooted in tradition, with every skewer grilled and served with rich, flavourful sauces that originate from around the archipelago and capture the essence of Indonesian cuisine. The team makes the satay sauces daily using fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods. 

The menu includes chicken satay Madura featuring a rich peanut sauce from Madura Island; lamb satay Tegal served with a savoury-sweet soy sauce, a specialty from Tegal; and beef satay Maranggi Purwakarta that from West Java and is marinated with spices and served with sweet soy sauce. 

Add in chicken satay lilit Bali, wrapped around lemongrass skewers and paired with fresh sambal matah; chicken satay Taichan, a favourite from Jakarta served with spicy chilli and garlic sambal; and Nusantara grilled chicken, marinated in traditional spices, served with a sweet, simmered tempeh and tofu.

There are also side dishes, sandwiches and sweet options available.   

Dapur Sate is housed in the Exchange building located at the heart of Darling Square in Haymarket, home to other small, street-style vendors.

"Working with Eyie, who is a pioneer in the Indonesian food scene, has been an incredible opportunity," says Zulia. "Our goal with Dapur Sate is to bring people together through the joy of authentic satay, and we can’t wait for Sydney to experience this piece of Indonesian culture."

Dapur Sate is now open in Darling Square 7 days from 11am, offering both dine-in and take away options. Main courses come in at $16.99. See dapursate.com.au.


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