Best 3 Rendang Spicy Beef Indonesian Curry Recipes
Rendang is a rich, spicy beef curry dish that is a classic of Indonesian cuisine. It is typically made with beef that is slow-cooked in a coconut milk and spice mixture until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick and flavorful. Rendang is often served with rice or ketupat (compressed rice) and is a popular dish for special occasions such as weddings and festivals. The complexity of flavors in rendang comes from the combination of spices used, including galangal, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves. The beef is also often marinated in a mixture of spices and herbs, which helps to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
BEEF RENDANG RECIPE
Authentic Indonesian dry rendang.
Provided by KP Kwan
Categories Main
Time 3h30m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cut the beef into 4 cm squares, half cm thick. Do not cut the beef too small as the meat can break into smaller pieces during cooking.
- Blend all the ingredients in (B), set the blend aside.
- Remove the green section and the outer sheath of the lemongrass. Use only the white portion. Bash them so that the lemongrass to ensure the release of the flavor.
- Heat up the vegetable oil in a wok. Saute the spice paste (B) over low heat until aromatic.
- Add the coconut cream, turmeric leaves, kaffir lime leaves, asam keping and lemongrass into the wok.
- Add the beef and cook over medium heat. Bring the coconut milk to a boil.
- Once it is boiled, continue simmer over low heat. Add water from time to time when the stew is about to dry.
- Cook until the beef absorbs the flavor of the spices thoroughly and the color turns to dark brown. It will take about three hours.
- Served with rice or bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1533 calories, Carbohydrate 125 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 187 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 90 grams fat, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 64 grams protein, SaturatedFat 43 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1863 milligrams sodium, Sugar 83 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 39 grams unsaturated fat
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.
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.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: For rendang, it is best to use a cut of beef that is well-marbled and has a good amount of connective tissue. This will help the meat to become tender and flavorful as it cooks.
- Use a good quality coconut milk: The coconut milk is an essential ingredient in rendang, so it is important to use a good quality product. Look for coconut milk that is unsweetened and has a high fat content.
- Simmer the rendang for a long time: Rendang is a dish that takes time to cook. The longer you simmer it, the more tender and flavorful it will become. Aim to simmer the rendang for at least 2 hours, or even longer if you have the time.
- Don't be afraid to add spices: Rendang is a spicy dish, so don't be afraid to add a generous amount of spices. Some common spices used in rendang include chili peppers, ginger, garlic, turmeric, and lemongrass.
- Serve rendang with rice: Rendang is traditionally served with rice. The rice will help to soak up the delicious sauce from the rendang.
Conclusion:
Rendang is a delicious and flavorful Indonesian dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. With its tender beef, rich coconut milk sauce, and aromatic spices, rendang is a dish that you will want to make again and again.
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