Dinner

Beef Rendang

Beef Rendang

A slow-cooked, deeply spiced Indonesian coconut beef curry from West Sumatra.

Ingredients

  • 800g beef chuck, cubed
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 4 tbsp rendang spice paste (chili, shallot, garlic, ginger, galangal)
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 lemongrass stalk
  • 1 turmeric leaf (optional)

Steps

  1. Fry the spice paste in a little oil until fragrant and darkened.
  2. Add beef and stir until well coated.
  3. Pour in coconut milk along with lemongrass and lime leaves.
  4. Simmer uncovered on low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and darkens.
  5. Continue cooking until the meat is tender and the sauce becomes thick and almost dry.
  6. Serve with steamed rice.