Sate is a popular food in Indonesia. Sate is also a food that has many fans. Usually, satay has many different texture and taste characteristics. Some regions in the country even have their own special satay.

Unlike many satays spread across the archipelago that tend to be savory and sweet, Sate Rembiga has a spicy savory taste with just a little sweetness.

Known as “Sate Pedas Lombok”, this dish not only pampers the tongue with its distinctive savory and spicy taste, but also holds an interesting historical story to explore.

History of Sate Rembiga

The roots of Sate Rembiga are embedded in Rembiga Village, East Lombok. The word ‘rembiga’ is derived from the syllable rembug which is associated with a palace or cottage as a gathering place for the royal family and extended family members. The expertise in making satay first came through the hands of relatives of King Pejanggik who lived in Rembiga Village, Selaparang.

It is said that the tradition of grilling beef with spicy seasoning has been around since the 18th century. The ability to cook this grilled dish has become increasingly popular among local residents and is then passed down from generation to generation.

Initially, this satay was a special dish that was only served at traditional events and religious rituals. Over time, its popularity has spread and is now a culinary icon of Lombok that is a shame to miss, because of its uniqueness.

The Uniqueness of Rembiga Satay

Sate Rembiga has a unique taste and texture. Having a savory sweet taste that is not combined with peanut sauce makes this satay different from the usual satay. The strong taste is enough for this satay to stand alone without any dipping sauce.

Sate Rembiga uses beef marinated with spicy spices and herbs so that every bite is truly rich in flavor. That’s Lombok, a paradise for spicy cuisine.

This seasoning consists of red cayenne pepper, shallots, garlic, shrimp paste, candlenuts, and other spices that are mixed with skilled hands. This marinating process produces a spicy taste rich in spices that penetrates into the meat.

The marination, which takes about two hours before being grilled, is believed to make every piece of meat feel soft on the palate of the connoisseur. Because it is so tender, many people are surprised and even can’t believe that Sate Rembiga uses beef because it really doesn’t take much effort to swallow.

You can eat rembiga satay with lontong and sliced ​​chili if you think this satay is too sweet or with warm rice it will be more delicious. You can get Rembiga Satay in various areas in Lombok, but if you want delicious and famous Rembiga Satay. You can come to the Rembiga area, Mataram. At the red light, there are lots of Rembiga Satay that you can visit and it definitely tastes very good!

Now, one skewer of satay is sold for IDR 2.500 or IDR 25.000 per portion. For those of you who want to bring it as a souvenir, you can wait for the satay order to be brought to your area. Suitable for you to make a souvenir, even now there is a frozen version of Rembiga Satay. You can buy it at NTB Mall.