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Sesame Ginger Steak Skewers with Peanut Sauce Recipe
Ash Tyrrell

Sesame Ginger Steak Skewers with Peanut Sauce Recipe

I first made these Sesame Ginger Steak Skewers with Peanut Sauce on a warm weekend night, and wow — they instantly became a new favorite in my house. Every bite felt like a mix of sweet, salty, and spicy all at once. As someone who loves grilling, this recipe checked all the boxes — simple prep, bold flavors, and that irresistible grilled char.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Blend peanut butter tamari, curry paste, pickled ginger, sesame oil, and a splash of water until smooth. The sauce should be creamy and pourable. Adjust thickness by adding more water slowly.
  • Whisk together sweet Thai chili sauce tamari, garlic, ginger, and chili paste. Coat the cubed steak evenly in the marinade. Let it rest so the flavors fully absorb into the meat.
  • Place the marinated steak pieces onto skewers. Keep them evenly spaced for consistent cooking. Add optional pineapple pieces if desired.
  • Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook skewers for about 8–12 minutes turning occasionally. Remove when steak is nicely charred and cooked to your preference.
  • Serve skewers over rice or coconut rice. Drizzle generously with peanut sauce. Add lime juice avocado slices, cilantro, and sesame seeds for freshness.

Method
 

  1. Blend peanut butter, tamari, curry paste, pickled ginger, sesame oil, and a splash of water until smooth. The sauce should be creamy and pourable. Adjust thickness by adding more water slowly.
  2. Whisk together sweet Thai chili sauce, tamari, garlic, ginger, and chili paste. Coat the cubed steak evenly in the marinade. Let it rest so the flavors fully absorb into the meat.
  3. Place the marinated steak pieces onto skewers. Keep them evenly spaced for consistent cooking. Add optional pineapple pieces if desired.
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook skewers for about 8–12 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove when steak is nicely charred and cooked to your preference.
  5. Serve skewers over rice or coconut rice. Drizzle generously with peanut sauce. Add lime juice, avocado slices, cilantro, and sesame seeds for freshness.

Notes

  • I like to marinate the steak longer when possible for deeper flavor.
  • I always taste the peanut sauce before serving and adjust seasoning.
  • If using bamboo skewers, I soak them in water to prevent burning.
  • I add extra lime juice at the end for brightness.
  • Fresh ginger makes a big difference — I never skip it.