Aromatic Malay Beef Rendang with Coconut Rice
A Spicy and Savory Malaysian Delight
Enjoy this rich and aromatic Malay Beef Rendang, a traditional slow-cooked beef dish infused with fragrant spices and served alongside fluffy coconut rice.
- 3 h 30 min
- 6
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Beef Rendang
For the Spice Paste
For the Coconut Rice
Preparation
Blending the Spice Paste
Combine ingredients
Combine chilies, shallots, garlic, galangal, ginger, and lemongrass in a food processor.
Blend until smooth
Blend until smooth, adding a little coconut milk if necessary to create a paste.
Ensure the spice paste is blended finely to evenly coat the beef. Pro Tip: Gently toast the lemongrass and galangal before blending to enhance flavor.
Set aside
Set aside for later use.
Cooking the Coconut Rice
Rinse the rice
Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear.
Combine ingredients
In a rice cooker, combine rice with coconut milk, water, bay leaf, and salt.
Cook the rice
Cook according to the rice cooker instructions or until rice is tender and fragrant.
Cooking Process
Browning the Beef
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and brown beef cubes on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Simmering the Rendang
In the same pot, cook the spice paste until fragrant. Add the beef back into the pot, along with coconut milk, tamarind paste, kaffir lime leaves, and palm sugar. Stir well.
Reducing and Thickening
Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender and the sauce is thick and dark. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Plating & Serving
Aromatic Malay Beef Rendang with Coconut Rice
Aromatic Malay Beef Rendang with Coconut Rice
Plating & Serving
Serve the tender beef rendang over a bed of fluffy coconut rice, garnished with fresh herbs for an inviting presentation.