Beef Rendang

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Slow-cooked beef in coconut milk, lemongrass and warm spices until deeply caramelised and intensely fragrant.

What is rendang daging?

Rendang daging is Indonesian beef slowly cooked in coconut milk and a powerful spice paste. The sauce reduces into a dark, intense dish. Patience matters more than speed here.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 165 min

Ingredients

• Beef chuck – 1 kg
• Coconut milk – 800 ml
• Onion – 2
• Garlic cloves – 5
• Fresh ginger – 4 cm
• Galangal – 4 cm
• Lemongrass stalks – 2
• Red chillies – 3
• Turmeric – 1 tsp
• Ground coriander – 2 tsp
• Kaffir lime leaves – 4
• Tamarind paste – 1 tbsp
• Palm sugar or brown sugar – 1 tbsp
• Salt – to taste

Method

STEP 1
Blend onion, garlic, ginger, galangal and chillies into a spice paste.

STEP 2
Fry the paste in a heavy pan until fragrant. Add turmeric, coriander, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves.

STEP 3
Add the beef and coat it well with the spices. Pour in coconut milk, tamarind and sugar.

STEP 4
Simmer gently for 2.5 to 3 hours, stirring now and then, until the meat is tender and the sauce turns thick and dark.

STEP 5
Season to taste and serve with rice.