Description
This Easy Beef Rendang Recipe brings Indonesian flavors to your table with succulent beef in aromatic spices and a rich coconut sauce, perfect for comforting meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 2 cups coconut milk, full-fat recommended
- 0.5 cup water
- 4 pieces shallots, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger, freshly grated
- 1 stick lemongrass, bruised
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 3 pieces kaffir lime leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a pot, add shallots, garlic, ginger, and sauté until golden.
- Build the Spice Base: Add lemongrass, coriander, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, kaffir lime leaves, and stir.
- Introduce the Beef: Add beef chunks, coat thoroughly, ensuring even flavor absorption.
- Simmer with Coconut Milk: Pour in coconut milk and water, boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 hours until tender.
- Final Touches: Season with salt and pepper, simmer until the sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, let the dish rest overnight. Reheat over low heat to enhance flavors, and adjust sauce thickness to preference by simmering longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sodium: Varies based on salt addition, adjust to taste
- Protein: A rich source from beef chunks