Beef Rendang (Rendang Daging)

Beef Rendang is a rich Indonesian dish featuring tender beef chunks simmered in coconut milk with a blend of aromatic spices. The slow-cooked curry achieves a balance of spicy, savory, and sweet flavors, accented by tangy kaffir lime leaves. Often served during special occasions, this dish showcases Indonesian cuisine’s complexity. The key is allowing flavors to develop over time, resulting in a thick sauce and melt-in-your-mouth meat.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cubed
• 2 cans coconut milk
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 inches ginger, grated
• 4 stalks lemongrass, bruised
• 5 pieces kaffir lime leaves
• 3 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup water

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the cubed beef and brown on all sides for about 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Stir in the coconut milk, water, kaffir lime leaves, tamarind paste, and brown sugar.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the beef is tender.
6. Remove the lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves before serving.
7. Serve the Beef Rendang hot with steamed rice or coconut rice.

Keywords: Dinner, Slow-cooked, Savory, MainCourse, Indonesian

Spice Rack: Garlic, Ginger, Lemongrass, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Tamarind Paste

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