Best 5 Indonesian Beef Rendang Recipes
Indonesian Beef Rendang is a delectable and rich stew, originating from the Minangkabau region of West Sumatra, Indonesia. This dish is considered one of Indonesia's national dishes due to its complex flavors and cultural significance. Beef Rendang is traditionally prepared during special occasions, ceremonies, and festive gatherings, and its slow-cooking process results in tender meat infused with a symphony of aromatic spices. Its rich, thick gravy, infused with the essence of coconut milk, tamarind, and a myriad of spices, creates an unforgettable culinary experience that tantalizes the taste buds.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
RENDANG (SPICY BEEF INDONESIAN CURRY)
Steps:
- Put the coconut milk and water in a wok or large pan over medium to high flame and bring to a boil. Add the garlic, shallot, galangal, turmeric, chile, nutmeg, cardamom, coriander, cumin, ginger, bay leaves, cinnamon stick and lemongrass and bring to a boil again. Add the beef. After about 5 minutes, turn the flame down to a simmer. Add the sugar and salt. Cook, stirring every 5 minutes, until the coconut milk turns oily, separates and rises to the top (this is the sign that it's done), about 2 hours.
INDONESIAN BEEF RENDANG
Long hours to cook, but believe me, it is worth the efforts! From northern part of Indonesia, most Western people love this dish very much. They try so badly to find the exotic spices in their home country! Serve with rice.
Provided by babysauce87
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indonesian
Time 3h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the banana peppers, shallots, garlic, salt, and ground red pepper in a blender, and pulse until the mixture is a paste.
- Place the beef tenderloin cubes in a skillet over medium heat with the pepper mixture, galangal, lemon grass, lime leaves, and turmeric. Cook the beef with the seasonings,stirring occasionally, until the meat is no longer pink inside and the meat juices have mostly evaporated, about 15 minutes.
- Pour the coconut milk into the skillet, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove the pieces of beef to a bowl, and let the coconut milk continue to simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes. Return the beef to the coconut sauce, reduce the heat to low, and barely simmer the beef and sauce until the sauce turns brown and the oil has separated from the coconut milk, about 2 1/2 hours. Stir frequently as the sauce thickens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 60.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 40.7 g, Sodium 1826.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
RENDANG PADANG - INDONESIAN BEEF CURRY (SLOW COOKER)
This is a very close representation to what I have had in restaurants. But beware because it can be quite spicy depending on the heat of the chiles you use. The beef should be almost falling apart. Serve with steamed white rice and Achar. From Secrets of Slow Cooking.
Provided by Chandra M
Categories Curries
Time 8h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put the beef in the slow cooker.
- In a blender or food processor combine the chilis, onion, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, tamarind paste, 1 cup warm water, and the spices.
- Puree until smooth, then pour over the beef.
- Stir in the coconut milk and cook, covered, on the low setting for 5-6 hours.
- The beef will be tender and the sauce will be dark brown.
- Ladle most of the sauce into a small saucepan and cook over medium high heat to reduce until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
- Pour the sauce back in the cooker and cook on high for 30 minutes to 1 hour longer.
- Stir in the sugar and season with salt to taste.
- Serve over steamed rice.
INDONESIAN RENDANG BEEF CURRY
This flavorful dish is reputed to be a copy of the recipe served at the Ramayana Room, Hotel Indonesia, Djakarta during the 1960's. The jalapeno pepper is a western substitution. Feel free to use any hot green pepper in your dish.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small blender, combine lemongrass, jalapeno pepper, garlic, ginger, corriander, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon. Puree to thoroughly blend into a spice paste.
- Heat sesame oil in a large wok or frying pan and stir fry beef cubes until browned on all sides.
- Add spice mixture and stir-fry until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Add onion, green pepper, and carrot and continue stir frying until vegetables are just tender.
- Add coconut milk, lime juice and sugar. Stir to blend.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender and sauce is thickened.
- Serve over steamed rice.
INDONESIAN BEEF RENDANG (RENDANG SAPI)
Rendang Sapi is one of the most popular dishes from Padang, West Sumatra. Padang is known by their delicious meals made from coconut milk. You can make it spicy or mild, depend how you like it.I like it because the taste is really strong and aromatic. However, it takes a bit longer time to cook so that the beef will be soft and tender. But it is definately worth to try =^_^=
Provided by IndoFoody
Categories Curries
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Grind or blend shallot, garlic, ginger, galangal, peppercorn and turmeric into paste.
- Cut the beef into small but thick slices square.
- Put the beef, spice paste and all other ingredients into a wok and bring slowly to the boil, stirring constantly to prevent the coconut milk from separating. Cook over low heat, stirring from time to time, until the meat is very tender and all the sauce has evaporated.
- Continue cooking the beef, which will fry in the oil that has come out from the coconut milk, until brown.
- Serve with warm Basmati or Jasmine plain rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.5, Fat 68, SaturatedFat 50.9, Cholesterol 27.3, Sodium 336.9, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3, Protein 9
Tips:
- Use high-quality beef. Rendang is a dish that is best made with high-quality beef. Look for beef that is well-marbled and has a good amount of fat. This will help the beef to stay tender and flavorful during the long cooking process.
- Cook the beef long and slow. Rendang is a dish that takes time to cook. The longer you cook the beef, the more tender and flavorful it will become. Cook the beef for at least 3 hours, or until it is fall-apart tender.
- Use a variety of spices. Rendang is a dish that is flavored with a variety of spices. The most common spices used in rendang include turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili peppers. You can also add other spices, such as ginger, garlic, and lemongrass, to taste.
- Use coconut milk. Coconut milk is an essential ingredient in rendang. It adds a rich and creamy flavor to the dish. Be sure to use full-fat coconut milk for the best results.
- Serve rendang with rice. Rendang is typically served with rice. You can also serve it with other dishes, such as noodles or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Rendang is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. It is a dish that is perfect for special occasions, or for a simple weeknight meal. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this Indonesian classic in your own kitchen.
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