Sizzling Indonesian Rendang Taco with Spicy Coconut Sauce

Name: Sizzling Indonesian Rendang Taco with Spicy Coconut Sauce
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Beef chuck; Coconut milk; Rendang curry paste; Kaffir lime leaves; Ginger; Salt; Coconut cream; Sambal oelek; Lime; Salt & pepper; Corn tortillas; Red onion; Fresh cilantro; Avocado; Lime wedges; Red chili slices

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

Beef chuck

2 lbs, diced into 1-inch cubes

Coconut milk

1 cup

Rendang curry paste

2 tbsp

Kaffir lime leaves

3 leaves

Ginger

1-inch, grated

Salt

To taste

For the Spicy Coconut Sauce

Coconut cream

1 cup

Sambal oelek

1 tbsp

Lime

1, juiced

Salt & pepper

To taste

For the Taco Assembly

Corn tortillas

8 small

Red onion

1, thinly sliced

Fresh cilantro

½ cup, chopped

Avocado

1, sliced

For Garnishing

Lime wedges

Red chili slices

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