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Rendang is one of Indonesia's signature dishes originating from Minangkabau, West Sumatra. This dish is famous for its rich spices and tender, savory meat. Making rendang requires quite a long time, but the end result is well worth it. Here is a recipe and how to make delicious and tasty rendang.
Ingredients:
• 1 kg beef (choose a slightly fatty part, such as shank or thigh)
• 1 liter thick coconut milk from 2 coconuts
• 500 ml thin coconut milk
• 3 kaffir lime leaves
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
• 3 cm galangal, bruised
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp palm sugar
• Oil for sautéing
Ground Spices:
• 6 cloves garlic
• 10 shallots
• 5 large red chilies
• 4 candlenuts, roasted
• 3 cm ginger
• 3 cm turmeric, roasted
• 1 tbsp coriander, roasted
• 1 tsp pepper
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Meat
Cut the beef into desired pieces, preferably in cubes or as typically cut for rendang.
2. Sauté the Spices
Heat a little oil in a large pan, then sauté the ground spices along with kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, lemongrass, and galangal until fragrant and cooked.
3. Cook the Meat
Add the beef pieces to the sautéed spices, stir until the meat changes color and absorbs the seasoning.
4. Add Coconut Milk
Pour in the thin coconut milk first, mix well, and let it boil over low heat. Add salt and palm sugar. Cook until the coconut milk starts to reduce.
5. Cook Until Dry
Once the thin coconut milk starts to reduce, gradually pour in the thick coconut milk while stirring gently to prevent curdling. Cook over low heat for 3-4 hours until the meat is tender and the sauce thickens, turning into dark brown rendang.
6. Serving
Remove the rendang from the pan and serve with warm rice.
Tips for More Delicious Rendang:
• Use fresh grated coconut milk for a richer taste.
• Cook over low heat and stir occasionally to let the spices absorb perfectly.
• Do not rush; the longer it cooks, the tastier and longer-lasting the rendang will be.
By following this recipe, you can make delicious and authentic rendang at home. Happy cooking!
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