In this Indonesian-inspired dish, thick slices of portabella are grilled on wooden skewers to add smoky flavor to this meaty mushroom. They’re served with creamy peanut dipping sauce and a spicy relish of diced cucumbers, shallots and red chiles to bring freshness and crunch. An ideal appetizer for vegetarians and omnivores alike, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser at your next cookout.
Portabella Satay with Spicy Cucumber Relish and Peanut Sauce
This Indonesian-inspired dish features grilled portabella skewers with a smoky flavor, served with creamy peanut sauce and a spicy cucumber-chile relish for a fresh, crunchy finish.
This Indonesian-inspired dish features grilled portabella skewers with a smoky flavor, served with creamy peanut sauce and a spicy cucumber-chile relish for a fresh, crunchy finish.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
4-6 minutes
Total Time
24-26 minutes
Yield
6-8
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber or 2–3 Persian cucumbers, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2–4 red Thai chiles or 1 Fresno chile or jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 4 portabella mushrooms, wiped clean and bottom of stem trimmed
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
- 1/2 cup store-bought Asian-style peanut sauce
- Equipment: Skewers for grilling. If using wooden skewers, soak for at least 20 minutes before grilling. This can be done while preparing the recipe ingredients.
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine cucumber, chiles, shallot, vinegar, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cover and refrigerate relish for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours before serving.
- Prepare a fire in a charcoal grill, preheat a gas grill to medium-high or heat a grill pan over medium-high.
- Cut portabella mushrooms into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Thread mushrooms lengthwise onto skewers, then brush the mushrooms lightly with oil and season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Grill mushrooms, turning once, until tender and lightly charred on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer grilled mushrooms to a serving platter, then drizzle with some of the peanut sauce. Spoon some of the cucumber relish over the mushrooms and around the platter. Serve the rest of the relish and more peanut sauce on the side.