Fragrant Indonesian Beef Rendang Feast
Known as one of the world's most impressive festive dishes, this slow-cooked masterpiece features tender beef in a complex reduction of coconut milk and toasted spices. Its deep, caramelized flavors and aromatic richness make it the perfect centerpiece for a grand dinner with many guests.
In short
Fragrant Indonesian Beef Rendang Feast takes about 140 minutes (20 min prep, 120 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 12 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Beef chuck, cubed800 g
- Coconut milk400 ml
- Desiccated coconut50 g
- Lemongrass stalks, bruised2 pcs
- Kaffir lime leaves4 pcs
- Galangal, grated30 g
- Fresh ginger, grated20 g
- Garlic, minced4 cloves
- Shallots, finely chopped6 pcs
- Red chili flakes1 tbsp
- Star anise1 pc
- Palm sugar1 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the desiccated coconut until it is deep golden brown. Grind it into a fine, oily paste using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
- 2
Blend the shallots, garlic, ginger, and galangal into a paste. Sauté this in a large heavy-bottomed pot with the lemongrass and star anise until the oil begins to separate and it smells fragrant.
- 3
Add the beef cubes to the pot and stir well to coat them in the spice paste. Cook until the beef is browned on all sides.
- 4
Pour in the coconut milk, chili flakes, and lime leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has almost entirely evaporated.
- 5
Stir in the toasted coconut paste (Kerisik) and palm sugar. Continue cooking on very low heat, stirring constantly, until the meat is dark brown and the sauce has reduced to a thick, flavorful coating around the beef.
Questions and answers
How long does Fragrant Indonesian Beef Rendang Feast take?
About 140 minutes in total: 20 minutes prep and 120 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 12 ingredients: Beef chuck, cubed, Coconut milk, Desiccated coconut, Lemongrass stalks, bruised, Kaffir lime leaves, Galangal, grated …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
