Rendang Stew Recipe

A rich and flavorful Indonesian beef stew cooked in coconut milk and spices.

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 2 hrs

Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indonesian

Servings servings

Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

Large pot
Blender

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

500 g Beef cut into cubes
400 ml Coconut milk
2 Lemongrass stalks bruised
4 Kaffir lime leaves
2 Bay leaves
1 tbsp Tamarind paste
1 tbsp Palm sugar
to taste Salt

Spice Paste

6 Shallots
4 Garlic cloves
5 Red chilies seeded
2 cm Ginger peeled
2 cm Galangal peeled
1 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Coriander seeds toasted

Instructions:

1. Blend all the spice paste ingredients into a smooth paste.
2. In a large pot, heat some oil and fry the spice paste until fragrant.
3. Add the beef and cook until browned.
4. Pour in the coconut milk, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, tamarind paste, and palm sugar. Stir well.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
6. Season with salt to taste. Serve hot.

Notes:

Rendang is best enjoyed with steamed rice.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Beef, Coconut Milk, Stew

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