Beef Rendang (The Best!)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 45 mins

  • Servings

    4 People

  • Calories

    795 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Malaysian

Beef Rendang (The Best!)

Beef rendang is a spicy, rich, and creamy Indonesian/Malaysian beef stew made with beef, spices, and coconut milk. This is the best and most authentic beef rendang recipe you will find online!

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Ingredients

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Spice Paste:

  • 5 shallots
  • 1 inch galangal
  • 3 lemongrass white part only
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 10-12 dried chilies soaked in warm water and seeded
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Instructions

  1. Chop the spice paste ingredients and then blend in a food processor until fine.
  2. Heat the oil in a stew pot, add the spice paste, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and cardamom and stir-fry until aromatic. Add the beef and the pounded lemongrass and stir for 1 minute. Add the coconut milk, tamarind juice, water, and simmer on medium heat, stirring frequently until the meat is almost cooked.
  3. Add the kaffir lime leaves, kerisik (toasted coconut), sugar, or palm sugar, stirring to blend well with the meat.
  4. Lower the heat to low, cover the lid, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is really tender and the gravy has dried up. Add more salt and sugar to taste. Serve immediately with steamed rice and save some for storage.

Notes

  • I recommend buying fresh kaffir lime leaves to get more of that citrusy flavor. They freeze really well, so you can buy a bunch and keep them in the freezer for later.
  • To prepare the kerisik or toasted coconut, just add the grated coconut to a dry wok and stir continuously until it turns golden brown.
  • Pound the kerisik using a traditional stone mortar and pestle to break down the fiber in the coconut and release its fat content in the dish.
  • Slow-cook the meat on low heat, preferably over a charcoal fire, in a clay pot, and cover it with its lid.
  • I suggest you make a big serving (you may double or triple this recipe), so you have some leftovers.
  • Watch the cooking video for a step-by-step guide.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4People Calories 795kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 64g (98%) Saturated Fat 34g (170%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 128mg (5%) Potassium 1122mg (32%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 339IU (7%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 795 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4People
Calories 795kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 64g 98%
Saturated Fat 34g 170%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 20g 100%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 128mg 5%
Potassium 1122mg 24%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 339IU 7%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 7mg 39%

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

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