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🍛 Beef Rendang Recipe (Indonesian Slow-Cooked Beef Curry)

Learn how to make authentic Indonesian Beef Rendang—a rich and tender slow-cooked beef curry simmered in coconut milk and spices. Easy, flavourful, and perfect with rice!

Ingredients

  • 1 kg beef chuck, cut into large cubes
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 2–3 kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 lemongrass stalks (bruised)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil

Spice Paste

  • 6 shallots
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 3 red chilies
  • 1-inch ginger
  • 1-inch galangal
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder

Instructions

1. Prepare the Spice Paste

Blend shallots, garlic, chilies, ginger, galangal, turmeric and coriander into a smooth paste.

2. Sauté the Paste

Heat oil. Add the spice paste and sauté for 5–6 minutes until fragrant.

3. Add the Beef

Add beef cubes and stir to coat with the paste.

4. Add Coconut Milk & Aromatics

Pour in coconut milk. Add lemongrass, lime leaves, bay leaves, cinnamon, tamarind.
Cook on medium heat until it starts bubbling.

5. Slow Cook

Reduce heat to low and simmer 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t burn.

6. Caramelize

As the liquid reduces, the oil will separate. Keep cooking until beef darkens and becomes thick and caramelized.

7. Serve

Serve with steamed rice, coconut rice, or flatbread.

⭐ Tips for Best Rendang

  • Use beef chuck or brisket for tenderness.
  • Cook low and slow for authentic texture.
  • Do not rush the caramelization stage—this gives rendang its deep flavor.

❓ FAQs

1. Can I use chicken instead of beef?

Yes! But reduce cooking time to 30–40 minutes.

2. Can I make beef rendang in a pressure cooker?

Yes, cook for 35 minutes, then simmer uncovered to thicken.

3. Can beef rendang be frozen?

Absolutely! It freezes well for up to 3 months.

4. Why is my rendang too watery?

Simmer longer on low heat until the liquid reduces and thickens.

5. What can I serve with rendang?

Rice, paratha, roti canai, nasi lemak, or salad.

🔗 Similar Recipes

  • Nasi Goreng
  • Satay Ayam
  • Chicken Rendang
  • Beef Curry
  • Coconut Chicken Curry

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