Sizzling Indonesian Rendang Taco with Spicy Coconut Sauce
A bold fusion of Indonesian and Mexican flavors
Enjoy an adventurous culinary experience with these mouthwatering rendang beef tacos paired with a creamy spicy coconut sauce.
- 3 h
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Rendang Beef
For the Spicy Coconut Sauce
For the Taco Assembly
For Garnishing
Preparation
Marinating the Rendang Beef
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, combine the beef cubes with rendang curry paste, ginger, and kaffir lime leaves.
Add coconut milk and salt
Stir in the coconut milk and a pinch of salt.
Marinate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Let the beef marinate overnight for deeper flavor absorption.
Preparing the Spicy Coconut Sauce
Whisk coconut cream and sambal
In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk coconut cream with sambal oelek.
Add lime and season
Add lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Taste the sauce before serving and balance the flavors as needed.
Simmer sauce
Simmer for 5 minutes and set aside to cool.
Avoid boiling the coconut cream to prevent separation.
Cooking Process
Simmer the Beef
Transfer marinated beef to a heavy-based pot. Simmer on low heat until tender, about 2 hours.
Heat the Tortillas
Warm the tortillas in a skillet for 1-2 minutes on each side.
Assemble the Tacos
Top each tortilla with beef, onion slices, avocado, and cilantro.
Plating & Serving
Sizzling Indonesian Rendang Taco with Spicy Coconut Sauce
Sizzling Indonesian Rendang Taco with Spicy Coconut Sauce
Plating & Serving
Arrange the assembled tacos on a platter. Drizzle with spicy coconut sauce and serve with lime wedges and fresh red chili slices.