Sata is a type of Malaysian fish cake, or otak-otak. The main ingredients of sata are grated coconut, sardines, ginger, onions and chillies.
Sata or also spelled as Satah is not to be confused with Satay, another dish popular in Malaysia. Sata is a Malay specialty from the state of Terengganu in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is one of the best kept secrets of Terengganu and not many Malaysians know of Sata's existence.
It is simply one of the best snacks Terengganu have to offer. Sata is usually sold by the roadside and you won't be able to miss it. Sata is usually conical / triangular in shape. The ingredients are packed and wrapped in banana leaves. Sata is not usually spicy and will cater well to kids and adults alike. The conical package will then be skewered using a bamboo or steel rod and grilled over charcoal fire.
The picture above shows the difference between Sata and a typical Malay otak-otak.
As you remove the singed banana leaf wrapper, the aroma wafting through the air is just simply irresistible and you need to eat it fresh from the hot grill. Sata can be eaten as a snack or as a condiment to rice.
We're starting to see Sata being sold in Kuala Lumpur and other cities as well. If you're in Kuala Lumpur / Petaling Jaya area, you can find Sata @ Selera 223, Jalan 223, PJ.
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