Beef Rendang (The Best!)

Name: Beef Rendang (The Best!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. boneless beef short ribs (cut into cubes); 5 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 stick cinnamon (about 2-inch length); 3 cloves; 3 star anise; 3 cardamom pods; 1 lemongrass (cut into 4-inch length and pounded); 1 cup thick coconut milk (coconut cream); 1 cup water; 2 teaspoons tamarind pulp (soaked in some warm water for the juice and discard the seeds); 6 kaffir lime leaves (very finely sliced); 6 tablespoons kerisik (toasted coconut); 1 tablespoon sugar (or palm sugar to taste); salt (to taste); 5 shallots; 1 inch galangal; 3 lemongrass (white part only); 5 cloves garlic; 1 inch ginger; 10-12 dried chilies (soaked in warm water and seeded)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 30min

Beef rendang is a spicy, rich, and creamy Indonesian/Malaysian beef stew made with beef, spices, and coconut milk. This is the best and most authentic beef rendang recipe you will find online!

Updated at: Sun, 06 Apr 2025 02:08:41 GMT