CHEF JOHN'S BEEF RENDANG
The sauce in this amazing Indonesian curry might be invisible, but you'll know it's there. As it reduces, the water evaporates, leaving behind the fat and flavor that make this dish so unique and addictive. Originally, cooking meat this way helped preserve it in hot and humid Indonesia. Turns out, people continued making it long after refrigeration came around. Serve with steamed rice, garnished with cilantro and lime if desired.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indonesian
Time 4h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cut beef chuck into 2-inch pieces.
- Combine shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, serrano and Fresno chiles, salt, red pepper flakes, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, and nutmeg in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until paste is very finely ground, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides with a spatula.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the curry paste. Cook and stir until it starts to dry out, then stir in the beef. Add coconut milk, tamarind paste, and brown sugar. Stir to combine. Fill up the empty can of coconut milk with water and pour it into the pan. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to a simmer.
- In the meantime, bruise lemongrass with the back of your knife. Cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces and add to the curry. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until beef is fork-tender and sauce is fully reduced, about 4 hours. Stir more frequently as water reduces; add more water or lower the heat if sauce is reducing faster than beef is softening.
- Remove lemongrass to serve. For best results, let cool and serve the next day.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 64.5 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 60.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
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Mudasir Mirza
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this beef rendang recipe. It's the best one I've ever tried.
Jemoke Willis
[email protected]This beef rendang is so delicious! I can't wait to make it again.
Zenabu Agamja
[email protected]I've made this beef rendang several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Abongwe Ntokozo
[email protected]This is my go-to beef rendang recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Aleksandra Gapińska
[email protected]I love this beef rendang recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Jamal
[email protected]This beef rendang is a must-try! It's so flavorful and the beef is so tender.
Miranda Trejo Montoya
[email protected]Amazing beef rendang! The flavors were incredible and the beef was fall-apart tender.
Muhammad Ariful islam
[email protected]This beef rendang was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Ritchelle Dela cruz
[email protected]The beef rendang was good, but I found it to be a bit bland. I think I would add more spices next time. Otherwise, the beef was very tender and the sauce was flavorful.
Cloudy709
[email protected]This beef rendang was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less brown sugar next time. Otherwise, the flavors were great and the beef was very tender.
Bailey Williams
[email protected]The beef rendang was good, but I found it to be a bit too oily. I think I would use less oil next time. Otherwise, the flavors were great and the beef was very tender.
Simone Horton
[email protected]This beef rendang was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very delicious. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend using less chili peppers if you don't like spicy food.
Jordan Meyer
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food. But I'm so glad I did! The beef rendang was perfectly spiced and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Royal Titan
[email protected]This beef rendang was amazing! The flavors were so complex and delicious. I especially loved the combination of the spices and the coconut milk. I served it with jasmine rice and it was a perfect meal.
Jared Philibert
[email protected]I'm Indonesian and this beef rendang recipe is spot-on! It's just like my grandmother used to make. The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
James Ross
[email protected]This was my first time making beef rendang and it turned out great! I followed the recipe closely and the results were fantastic. The beef was tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ezeh Joy
[email protected]I've made this beef rendang several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The beef is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it with jasmine rice and a s
thebeardybartender
[email protected]This beef rendang was an absolute delight! The flavors were rich, complex, and perfectly balanced. The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I served it with jasmine rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a hit with my