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Beef Rendang (Indonesia)
Main meal

Beef Rendang (Indonesia)

4.3 / 5 from 3 reviews

Serves: about 4 people. Portion size: about 280g per person. Country of origin: Indonesia. Nutrition is an estimated planning guide per 100g of finished dish and per saved portion.

Main mealbeefcoconutindonesiaindonesianmain mealrendangslow cookedDairy freeEgg freeGluten freeNut free

Free from

Dairy freeEgg freeGluten freeNut free

Known allergens

None flagged

Estimated Nutrition (per 100g finished recipe)

Calories
215 kcal
Protein
13 g
Carbohydrate
15 g
of which sugars
2.5 g
Fat
11 g
of which saturates
5 g
Fibre
2 g
Salt
0.85 g

Ingredients

  • 700g beef chuck, cut into 3cm pieces
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 25g fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp rendang curry paste
  • 400ml coconut milk
  • 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 300g cooked rice to serve

Method

Prepare the ingredients and trim any large visible pieces of fat from the beef.

Heat the oil in a heavy pan over a medium-high heat, then brown the beef in batches so it colours rather than steams.

Add the aromatics and spices, stirring until they smell fragrant.

Add the liquids and vegetables, then simmer gently until the beef is tender and the sauce has reduced to a good serving consistency.

Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve with the suggested side. Nutrition values are estimates for planning and will vary with exact ingredients and portion size.

Reviews

4 / 5

Beef Rendang (Indonesia) is a keeper for me. Clear method, good portion size, and enough character to make it feel like travel food.

James Treadwell
4 / 5

I liked the balance in Beef Rendang (Indonesia). The beef stayed tender and the seasoning made the whole plate feel generous.

John Redwood
5 / 5

The Beef Rendang (Indonesia) worked beautifully and gave a real sense of Indonesia without feeling difficult for a home kitchen.

Karen Chambers