Satay Sausage Rice Bowl

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Sausage, red onion, carrot and green beans in a satay sauce made from coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, sweet chilli and brown sugar. An easy, affordable midweek meal.

A bowl of rice topped with vegetable curry, garnished with cilantro and a lime wedge, with extra curry in a pan nearby. A pink napkin is placed to the side.

My midweek, go-to meals have to tick three boxes; quick to prepare, affordable and kid-friendly. This Satay Sausage Rice Bowl ticks all the boxes. The satay sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, salty and creamy which gives the vegetables and sausages a lovely flavour. Any type of sausages can be used in this recipe, I used pork as that's what I had to hand.

For some more inspiring sausages meals, check out my ever-popular Curried Sausages or my Sausage Toad In The Hole!

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Satay Sausage Rice Bowls

Ingredient notes:

Ingredients for a meal arranged on a wooden surface, including rice, sauces, peanut butter, coconut milk, green beans, carrots, onion, sausages, brown sugar, and garlic.

Sausages: The main protein, adding hearty flavour and texture. Using good-quality pork, beef or chicken sausages makes a big difference.
Peanut butter: The hero of the satay sauce, peanut butter creates a creamy, nutty base that balances beautifully with the savoury and sweet elements of the sauce.
Coconut milk: Adds richness and a smooth, velvety texture to the sauce, helping all the flavours blend together perfectly.

Note: Scroll to the recipe card for the ingredients, quantities and the full method.

Step by step instructions:

Cook the rice according to packet instructions, then set aside and keep warm. Remove the sausage meat from the casings and roll into small balls. Place a large frying pan over medium heat, add the oil and cook the sausage balls for 5 minutes, turning regularly until browned on all sides.

Chunks of partially browned meat cooking in a white frying pan.

Meatballs and sliced red onions cooking in a white skillet, with some pieces browned and onions slightly softened.

Add the sliced red onion and a splash of water then cook for a further 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the crushed garlic. Make a gap in the centre of the pan and add the coconut milk, peanut butter, brown sugar, sweet chilli sauce and soy sauce. Stir everything together until well combined

Chunks of browned meat, sliced red onions, and a dollop of paste are simmering in a creamy liquid inside a white pan.

Meatballs simmering in a creamy sauce with sliced carrots, red onions, and green beans in a pan.

Add the water, carrots and green beans. Stir to combine and simmer on low for 5-10 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken up.

A pan filled with meatballs, sliced carrots, green beans, and red onions in a thick brown sauce.

A cream-colored pot filled with a brown curry containing meatballs, sliced red onions, carrots, and green beans on a wooden surface. Lemon wedges and cilantro are nearby.

Once the vegetables are tender and the sausage balls are cooked through, serve over the hot rice, topped with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime juice.

A pot of creamy curry with chicken pieces, carrots, green beans, red onions, garnished with cilantro and lemon wedges, with a spoon resting on the side.

Recipe FAQs:

Can I use chicken sausages instead of pork or beef?

Yes! Chicken or even vegetarian sausages work well. Just make sure they are browned and cooked through before adding the sauce.

What type of peanut butter works best?

Smooth peanut butter blends easily into the sauce, but crunchy peanut butter can add a bit of texture if you prefer.

What vegetables can I substitute?

You can swap in capsicum, broccoli, snow peas, or baby corn - any quick-cooking vegetables will work well.

Storage:

Store any leftovers satay sausages in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until piping hot.

This meal can also be frozen. After cooking, allow to cool completely before placing in an airtight container and freezing for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. If required, add a splash of coconut milk or water to keep the sauce silky.

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Satay Sausage Rice Bowls

Yield: Serves 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Sausage pieces, red onion, carrot and green beans served in a satay sauce made from coconut milk peanut butter, soy sauce, sweet chilli and brown sugar. Serve on rice.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups white rice
400g pork or beef sausages
2 tsp oil
1 red onion, sliced
2 garlic clove, crushed
400ml coconut milk
3 Tbsp peanut butter
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
3 tbsp soy sauce
½ cup water
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
100g green beans, chopped

To serve

Fresh coriander (optional)
½ lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

Cook the rice according to packet instructions, then set aside and keep warm.
Remove the sausage meat from the casings and roll into small balls. Place a large frying pan over medium heat, add the oil and cook the sausage balls for 5 minutes, turning regularly until browned on all sides.
Add the sliced red onion and a splash of water then cook for a further 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the crushed garlic.
Make a gap in the centre of the pan and add the coconut milk, peanut butter, brown sugar, sweet chilli sauce and soy sauce. Stir everything together until well combined.
Add the water, carrots and green beans. Stir to combine and simmer on low for 5-10 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken up.
Once the vegetables are tender and the sausage balls are cooked through, serve over the hot rice, topped with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime juice.

Notes

Any type of sausages can be used in this meal.
Free free to swap the green beans for your favourite green vegetables like broccoli, courgette or spinach.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 729Total Fat: 50gSaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 953mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 3gSugar: 9gProtein: 38g

Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

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