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Indonesian Rendang Daging with Coconut Milk

Name: Indonesian Rendang Daging with Coconut Milk
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 270 min
Total time: 360 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 6 shallots, roughly chopped; 5 cloves garlic, peeled; 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped; 2-inch piece galangal, peeled and chopped; 8 dried red chilies, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes and drained; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups fresh coconut milk; 3 stalks lemongrass, bruised and tied into knots; 2 bay leaves; 3 kaffir lime leaves; 2 tablespoons palm sugar; Salt to taste; 2 tablespoons fried shallots; Fresh cilantro leaves

A traditional Indonesian dish featuring slow-cooked beef in rich, spiced coconut milk.

4.9(668 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 5, 2025

Indonesian Rendang Daging with Coconut Milk — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 30 min

Cook

4 h 30 min

Difficulty

Advanced

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Marinade

For the Spice Paste

For the Stew

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 562 kcal
Protein: 29.4 g
Carbs: 17 g
Fat: 44.8 g
Fiber: 2.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3371 kcal
Protein: 176.6 g
Carbs: 101.9 g
Fat: 268.8 g
Fiber: 13.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 lbs beef chuck cut into chunks	1824	160	0	140	0
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon turmeric powder	8	0.3	1.4	0.2	0.5
1 tablespoon lime juice	4	0	1.3	0	0.1
6 shallots roughly chopped	120	3	28	0.2	4.8
5 cloves garlic peeled	22	1	5	0	0.3
1-inch piece ginger peeled and chopped	5	0.1	1	0	0.1
2-inch piece galangal peeled and chopped	6	0.2	1.5	0	0.2
8 dried red chilies soaked in hot water for 10 minutes and drained	40	2	8	1	4
1 tablespoon coriander seeds	16	0.7	2.9	0.9	2.1
1 teaspoon cumin seeds	8	0.4	1	0.5	0.5
2 tablespoons vegetable oil	240	0	0	27	0
2 cups fresh coconut milk	912	8	16	96	0
3 stalks lemongrass bruised and tied into knots	5	0.1	1.5	0	0.4
2 bay leaves	2	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
3 kaffir lime leaves	2	0.1	0.5	0	0.2
2 tablespoons palm sugar	120	0	31	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons fried shallots	40	0.6	3.5	3	0.5
Fresh cilantro leaves	1	0.1	0.1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beef

1
Combine the Beef
Combine beef, salt, turmeric powder, and lime juice in a bowl.
2
Mix Well
Mix well to coat the beef pieces evenly.
3
Marinate
Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Preparing the Spice Paste

1
Blend Ingredients
Blend shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, chilies, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds into a smooth paste in a food processor.
2
Adjust Consistency
Add a little water if necessary to achieve a smooth consistency.

How to Make Indonesian Rendang Daging with Coconut Milk

Total time: 6 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Brown the Beef
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef pieces.
2
Cook the Spice Paste
Add the spice paste to the pot and sauté until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3
Simmer the Stew
Add coconut milk, lemongrass, bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, and palm sugar. Simmer for 2-3 hours until beef is tender and the sauce thickens.