Here’s a bold and deeply flavorful classic from West Sumatra: Authentic Indonesian Beef Rendang 🇮🇩🔥 — a rich, spicy, coconut-based dry curry that’s slow-cooked until the beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender and coated in a dark, aromatic sauce.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 5)
- 1 kg beef, cut into 4 cm cubes (chuck or brisket preferred)
- 600 ml coconut cream
- 100 ml vegetable oil
- 12 garlic cloves
- 250 g onions
- 300 g red chili (adjust to taste)
- 50 g ginger
- 50 g galangal
- 25 g ground turmeric
- 1.5 tsp ground coriander
- 4 candlenuts (or substitute with macadamia nuts)
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 1.5 tsp cumin seeds
- 10 cloves
- 4 stalks lemongrass, bruised
- 3 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 piece asam keping (or tamarind slice)
- 2 turmeric leaves, sliced thin (optional)
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- Water, as needed
Pages: 1 2
