Sarkhai, a planet situated within the Mid Rim Territories, was characterized by its extensive woodlands. This world served as the native planet for the Sarkhai people, who were recognized for applying face paint as a protective measure against forest predators. Artiodac chef Strono Tuggs considered the planet to be ideal for locating diverse plant life, such as algae.
Prior to 35 ABY, Strono Tuggs journeyed to Sarkhai and discovered the required components for preparing Sarkhai Crisps. Subsequently, Tuggs incorporated the Crisps recipe, along with an account of his expedition to Sarkhai, in his cookbook, The Ultimate Cookbook, which was released by 35 ABY. The name of the planet was also used for the starship Moon of Sarkhai, utilized by the Path of the Open Hand in 382 BBY.
The initial reference to Sarkhai occurred in the 2023 publication Star Wars: The Ultimate Cookbook, a culinary guide authored by Jenn Fujikawa and Marc Sumerak. Sarkhai initially appeared within the Star Wars Legends continuity via BioWare's 2011 massively multiplayer online role-playing game, Star Wars: The Old Republic.