Beef Rendang, aka RendangSapi, is a delicious and authentic Indonesian Spicy Beef Stew - slow cooked and braised in a fragrant blend of coconut milk and rich spice mixture. The result? An incredibly flavorful and tender beef stew, perfectly caramelized and infused with fragrant spices.
Heat olive oil oil in a large pot. Add the onions, garlic, shallots, ginger paste, cinnamon, cloves,star anise, turmeric, and cardamom. Stir until fragrant and onions are transluscent.
Add in the beef, lemongrass paste, and chili paste. Simmer for 2 minutes. Then add the coconut milk, water, tamarind paste. Stir for 5 minutes. Then add the toasted coconut flakes, salt, pepper, and palm sugar. Give it a good stir, then cover. Simmer on medium heat for 90 minutes, or until meat is very tender and sauce has reduced.
Serve with steamed jasmine rice. Garnish with a squirt of lime juice and sprinkle with chopped scallions (optional). ENJOY!
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcal
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