World Flavors Cookbook

Rendang Daging (Beef Rendang)

Name: Rendang Daging (Beef Rendang)
Cook time: 180 min
Cuisine: Indonesia
Ingredients: 1kg beef chuck, cubed 2 cups thick coconut milk 1/2 cup toasted coconut (kerisik) 2 turmeric leaves, shredded 4 kaffir lime leaves For the paste: 10 shallots, 5 cloves garlic, 3 inches galangal, 3 inches ginger, 5 stalks lemongrass, 15 dried chillies

A slow-cooked, rich and dry beef curry caramelized in coconut milk and a complex spice paste.

Cuisine: Indonesia

Ingredients

1kg beef chuck, cubed 2 cups thick coconut milk 1/2 cup toasted coconut (kerisik) 2 turmeric leaves, shredded 4 kaffir lime leaves For the paste: 10 shallots, 5 cloves garlic, 3 inches galangal, 3 inches ginger, 5 stalks lemongrass, 15 dried chillies

Instructions

1. Blend the paste ingredients into a smooth mixture. 2. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine beef, paste, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil. 3. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has mostly evaporated. 4. Add the toasted coconut, turmeric leaves, and lime leaves. 5. Continue to cook over very low heat, stirring constantly, until the meat is tender and the sauce has caramelized and turned dark brown. 6. The resulting dish should be dry and intensely flavorful.