Indonesian Rendang
Rendang is a traditional Indonesian dish made with tender beef cooked in a rich and flavorful coconut curry sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - To taste
- Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons
- Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
- Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
- Kaffir lime leaves - 5 leaves
- Galangal - 2-inch piece, sliced
- Lemongrass - 2 stalks, bruised
- Ginger - 2-inch piece, grated
- Garlic - 5 cloves, minced
- Shallots - 10, finely chopped
- Coconut milk - 2 cans (400 ml each)
- Beef - 1 kg, cut into cubes
Let's Get Started
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the shallots, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add the beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and chili powder. Stir well to coat the beef.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the beef simmer for about 3 hours, or until it becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the brown sugar and season with salt to taste.
- Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the rendang hot with steamed rice or traditional Indonesian side dishes.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 40g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g
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