Beef Rendang

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 hrs 20 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 50 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    1341 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Beef Rendang

Popular all over South East Asia, Beef Rendang is a dry curry with incredible flavour. Serve with coconut milk rice for the ultimate midweek dinner.

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Ingredients

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Rendang curry paste

  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 tsp galangal paste
  • 1 lemongrass stick the white part - cut into 1cm slices
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

The curry

  • 800 g braising steak
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground clove
  • 1 tsp ground cardamon
  • 1 lemongrass stick
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • water (around 100ml - enough to ensure meat is covered)
  • 2 tsp tamarind paste
  • 2 kefir lime leaves
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1/2 lime the juice
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Instructions

The curry paste

  1. Chop the curry paste ingredients and mix in a blender until fine and a paste has formed. You can add a bit of water to help blend the last little bits together. A splash will do!

Marinading

  1. Cut the meat into chunks and put into a bowl. Stir in the the curry paste and marinade for 5 mins. You can leave the beef to marinade for longer if you're trying to get ahead and are cooking the dish later. Make sure you cover and place in the fridge if doing the latter.

Get the curry started!

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large casserole pot and fry the beef plus the spices until the beef has a browned well.
  2. Pour in the coconut milk, the tamarind paste and enough water to ensure the meat is covered (around 100ml). Bring to a boil and then simmer. Add the kefir lime leaf, lime juice and sugar. Stir it all together. 
  3. Cook on a low heat for 2.5 hours. You'll notice the coconut milk reducing around the 1.5 hour mark. Keep an eye on it at this point as there is a risk of burning. Ensure you stir every now and then. After 2 hours you'll notice the oil separating and frying the beef. Keep stirring every now and then. Once the liquid has almost completely disappeared, it'll be ready. Serve with coconut milk rice (or plain basmati).

Notes

  • Storage - Rendang is the type of curry which tastes better the next day! Store in a sealed container, in the fridge and reheat thoroughly before serving. It will keep for 3-4 days. The same goes for the curry paste if you want to make this ahead or keep some in a jar for another day (see below on how to freeze).
  • Freezing - Freeze the curry (without the rice - make this fresh!) in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly before re-heating until piping hot. ]
  • The curry paste can be frozen in ice cube trays, reading for use. Alternatively, freeze in small containers. It will keep also for 3 months before the flavour starts to decrease. You throw the paste into the pan and let it defrost with the heat of the pan. Thaw thoroughly if wishing to marinade, like in this recipe. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1341kcal (67%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 81g (162%) Fat 106g (163%) Saturated Fat 65g (325%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 32g Trans Fat 4g Cholesterol 272mg (91%) Sodium 317mg (13%) Potassium 2039mg (58%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 223IU (4%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 151mg (15%) Iron 17mg (94%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1341 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1341kcal 67%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 81g 162%
Fat 106g 163%
Saturated Fat 65g 325%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 32g 160%
Trans Fat 4g 200%
Cholesterol 272mg 91%
Sodium 317mg 13%
Potassium 2039mg 43%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 223IU 4%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 151mg 15%
Iron 17mg 94%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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