Indonesian Rendang Daging with Coconut Milk

Name: Indonesian Rendang Daging with Coconut Milk
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 6 shallots; 5 cloves garlic; 1-inch piece ginger; 2-inch piece galangal; 8 dried red chilies; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups fresh coconut milk; 3 stalks lemongrass; 2 bay leaves; 3 kaffir lime leaves; 2 tablespoons palm sugar; Salt to taste; 2 tablespoons fried shallots; Fresh cilantro leaves

A Spicy and Flavorful Beef Stew

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

4 h 30 min
6
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Ingredients

For the Marinade

2 lbs beef chuck

cut into chunks

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 tablespoon lime juice

For the Spice Paste

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

For the Stew

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

For the Garnish

2 tablespoons fried shallots

Fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

Marinating the Beef

Combine the Beef

Combine beef, salt, turmeric powder, and lime juice in a bowl.

Mix Well

Mix well to coat the beef pieces evenly.

Marinate

Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Preparing the Spice Paste

Blend Ingredients

Blend shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, chilies, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds into a smooth paste in a food processor.

Adjust Consistency

Add a little water if necessary to achieve a smooth consistency.

Cooking Process

Brown the Beef

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef pieces.

Cook the Spice Paste

Add the spice paste to the pot and sauté until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

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.

Maintain low heat during simmering to avoid scorching.

Plating & Serving