Rendang (Indonesia)

 Beef Rendang Recipe (Indonesian Style)

Delicious beef rendang

Ingredients:

1 kg beef (preferably with a bit of fat, such as shank or brisket)

1 liter thick coconut milk (from 2 coconuts)

500 ml thin coconut milk

2 stalks lemongrass, bruised

4 kaffir lime leaves

2 bay leaves

2 cm asam kandis (or 1 tsp tamarind water)

Salt and sugar to taste

Ground Spices:

10 shallots

5 cloves garlic

5 candlenuts, roasted

2 cm ginger

2 cm galangal

3 cm turmeric

5 red chili peppers

10 red bird’s eye chilies (adjust to taste)

1 tbsp coriander seeds, roasted

1/2 tsp cumin seeds, roasted

Cooking Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef: Cut the beef into preferred sizes, wash, and drain.

2. Sauté the Spices: Heat a little oil in a pan, then sauté the ground spices along with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and bay leaves until fragrant.

3. Add the Beef: Stir the beef into the spice mixture and cook until it changes color.

4. Pour in Coconut Milk: Add thin coconut milk first, stir occasionally, and let it simmer until the liquid reduces.

5. Add Thick Coconut Milk: Pour in thick coconut milk, stir continuously over low heat to prevent curdling.

6. Season and Slow Cook: Add asam kandis (or tamarind water), salt, and sugar. Let the beef cook over low heat until tender and the sauce thickens into a dark, rich consistency (around 3–4 hours).

7. Serve: Once the oil starts to separate and the beef is fully coated with the thickened sauce, remove from heat and serve 

warm with rice.

Indonesian cuisine 

Enjoy your homemade Indonesian Beef Rendang!