RENDANG PADANG - INDONESIAN BEEF CURRY (SLOW COOKER)

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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

3 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-2-inch pieces (I use a chuck roast & cut it up)
8 red chilies, stemmed and coarsely chopped (you can take out the seeds to reduce the heat level)
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 stalk lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, tender insides finely sliced
1/3 cup tamarind paste (combined with 1/3 cup warm water)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (ground chiles, not the chili pepper spice blend)
1 (15 ounce) can light coconut milk
2 teaspoons sugar
salt

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.

Tasbeeh Ullah
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This rendang padang recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The beef was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.


Sumon Islam
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this rendang padang was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the beef was very tender.


Subhan Ibrar
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The rendang padang turned out great! I used a slow cooker and the beef was fall-apart tender.


Yolandi Kuhn
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Rendang padang is my favorite dish and this recipe did not disappoint. I will definitely be making this again.


Nabeel Lucky
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This rendang padang recipe is a must-try for any Indonesian food lover. The beef was cooked to perfection and the sauce was full of flavor.


Leyla
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I love the rich and spicy flavor of rendang padang. This recipe was easy to follow and the beef was fall-apart tender. Definitely a winner!


midnight addiction Garage
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The rendang padang turned out amazing and was a hit at my dinner party.


Akachukwu Jennifer
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I've tried many rendang padang recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The addition of coconut milk and spices gave the dish a unique and flavorful taste.


Irfan Shabir
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Rendang padang is one of my favorite Indonesian dishes and this recipe did not disappoint. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the end result was a delicious and authentic rendang padang.


Sumaiya Kona
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This rendang padang recipe is a keeper! The beef was fork-tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!