Indonesian Mums Try Other Indonesian Mums’ Satay

The Indonesian mums are back for a final round, who do you think is taking the trophy home? What country should we do next?

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[kenlee]

I think the two younger ladies may have Indonesian roots, but don't know enough about Indonesian food. I've never seen satay with mixed meats on them, usually just one type of meat. And there are no chilli flakes or chestnuts in satay sauce.

[almirawidya]

as an Indonesian born and raised, those look barely like any satays I find in Indonesia (especially the ones seen in the streets for it’s the OG one)

[alanjyu]

Indonesian cuisine is incredibly diverse, with a rich variety of traditions. I've tried Padang-style satay, Madurese satay, and Balinese satay, each with its unique flavors and preparation methods. However, the video in question doesn't accurately depict how satay is prepared in Indonesia. For example, alternating beef and chicken is not a common practice, and the sauce is typically mixed with the meat on the sticks, with the satay served wrapped in a banana leaf that holds both the meat and the sauce. It's not general practice to serve the meat and sauce separately and then dip the meat into the sauce. This culturally inaccurate representation does a major disservice to the public, as it fails to convey the authentic methods and traditions of Indonesian satay preparation. I believe the world is less informed because of this video. It would not be the first time another culture has been misrepresented by BuzzFeed UK, and unfortunately, it likely won't be the last. And by the way, the Nasi Goreng and the Rendang episodes were just as bad. That one lady couldn't even pronounce rendang. Where do you find these imposters?

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I wish there was a fourth person to taste all 3 dishes

[houseoftyrell]

They probably have Indonesian root but seems not familiar to cook Indonesian food. It's westernized sate, but it should be coat with kecap manis or something to give flavor to the meat before putting the peanut sauce.

[anthonymc]

As an Indonesian, I can say that there is nothing Indonesian about them. Maybe Jenny a bit.
Where did you find these people? LOL

[hotmessology]

THEY ARE NOT INDONESIAN! yall do better in casting the REAL indonesian mums

[AlexAgung-zq]

Is that so dang difficult to find the real one 😂

[thewhisperingsylph]

So sad, nobody's making Sate Padang. Everyone's making sate with peanut sauce nowadays.

[ariyandhi]

None of these satay are indonesian style of satay.

[kavishyaniruni]

Wow first comment. Go indonesian moms!!❤ love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[jurianf.kaunang]

Do they not feel ashamed pretending to be Indonesian while they are not? And does Buzzfeed really have to go this route just for views and likes or through hatred as long as they have people commenting this post? So sad.

[guyinabluetanktop]

None of those look like satay.
Maybe they are from a different island?

[AshA]

All of them looked bad respectfully.. I’ve seen some GOOD looking satay.. this was not it 😂😕

[zaihussain]

not the whitewashed Indonesians… they need to feature actual Indonesians with Javanese ancestry. 2 of them look like they’re Chinese Indonesians when they’re not even representing the majority race…

[mmuhd]

Why did all the satay look SHITTY? It is horrible....can't they google and look for a proper recipe?😥😥😥

[juvenallombera]

You should have Japanese people try each others food!

[kalishadee]

This really needs to be said. Many in the comments are saying these ladies are not Indonesian, and while that may be the case, let's not assume it's because of their names, lol but purely based on their way of cooking.

Just because someone is of a particular heritage, doesn't necessarily mean that their name will be associated with that heritage. There are Filipinos who do not have a Filipino name, there are Kenyans who do not have a Kenyan name, A family member of mine has Jamaican and Nigerian roots with a Swahili name. That is all, have a great day 🙂

[johanea]

By far the worst satay I have ever seen so far in my life.
Bring some real Indonesian, Malaysian or Singaporean who understand proper satay.
This is revolting rubbish.

[KilanEatsandDrinks]

Indonesia boasts an incredible variety of satay: made with everything from chicken, beef, mutton, pork, venison, tempeh, and many more. Each type has its unique flair—some are drenched in rich peanut sauce, others are glazed with kecap manis, and a few are simply enhanced with a squeeze of lime/lemon or a sprinkle of chopped chilies and other aromatics. However, NONE of the so-called "satays" in this video even come close to what you’d find in Indonesia. 😑

Jenny's attempt *almost* hits the mark, but it leans more towards the satays commonly found in Malaysia and Singapore. Considering her Chinese-Malaysian/Singaporean accent, I’d say “that figures”, but Malaysian/Singaporean satay does NOT represent the Indonesian experience.

It’s truly disappointing. BuzzFeed, a platform known for its progressive (woke) stance, really missed the mark here. It’s frustrating enough that Indonesia is dubbed "the biggest invisible thing on earth, " but to see our culinary heritage misrepresented in a video labeled as "Indonesian" without featuring actual Indonesians is disheartening.

Please give Indonesian cuisine the authenticity and respect it deserves by showcasing it through the voices and hands of those who know it best. Not a Chinese-Malaysian/Singaporean like Jenny and whatever ethnicities Hazze and Shafali are.