Beef Rendang, A Malaysian Classic

5 from 11 votes

Beef Rendang, A Malaysian Classic

The easy-to-make beef rendang is one of the most amazing curry dishes I'd ever eaten. A few specialty ingredients, from the Asian grocery is all you need to make it!

Prep Time15

Cook Time3 30

Total Time3 45

Course: Beef

Cuisine: Malaysian

Servings: servings

Calories: 512kcal

Author: Sarah

Ingredients

8 whole cloves (smashed into a powder)
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons turmeric
12 shallots (or 1 large onion)
6 cloves garlic (peeled)
a 3" piece of ginger (peeled and roughly chopped)
a 3" piece of galangal (peeled and roughly chopped)
6 red chilies (stemmed)
2 tablespoons oil
4 lb. boneless beef chuck or brisket (cut into 2" pieces)
1 stalk lemongrass (trimmed and crushed with the back of your knife)
2 cinnamon sticks
1 star anise
2 cans unsweetened coconut milk (about 27 fl. ounces; 800 ml)
1 cup beef broth (235 ml)
salt (to taste)
8 Kaffir lime leaves
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup toasted unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)

Instructions

In a blender or food processor, add the powdered cloves, nutmeg, turmeric, shallot/onion, garlic, ginger, galangal, and chilies and blend until smooth. Heat a large heavy bottomed pot over medium heat and add the oil along with the mixture you just pureed. Cook for about 3 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the beef to the pot and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Then add the lemongrass, cinnamon sticks, star anise, coconut milk, beef broth, and salt, to taste. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat to low and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Add the lime leaves, lime juice, brown sugar, and coconut flakes (if using) and stir. Simmer for another 2 hours, until the sauce is thick and dark, and the meat is very tender. Taste for seasoning and adjust seasoning with salt and sugar to taste. Remove the lemon grass, lime leaves, and whole spices, and serve!

Nutrition

Beef Rendang, A Malaysian Classic by The Woks of Life. 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