Authentic Indonesian Beef Rendang: Savory and Spicy Delight

Rendang Sapi Endes: A Flavorful Indonesian Beef Rendang Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Beef:

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  • 1/4 kg beef, tenderized

• For the Coconut Milk:

  • 1/2 coconut, extracted for coconut milk

• For Cooking:

  • Cooking oil
  • Water (as needed)
  • Sugar (to taste)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Beef stock seasoning (Royco Sapi, to taste)

• For the Spice Paste:

  • 3 red chilies (cabe keriting merah)
  • 5 cloves shallots
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • Ground cumin (to taste)
  • Ground pepper (to taste)
  • 4 candlenuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 thumb-sized piece of ginger
  • 1/2 thumb-sized piece of turmeric

• For the Additional Spices:

  • 1/2 thumb-sized piece of crushed galangal
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 3 kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 cm cinnamon stick
  • 1 green chili, sliced
  • 1/2 packet instant rendang seasoning

Steps:

1. Prepare the Spice Paste: Begin by blending all the spice paste ingredients—red chilies, shallots, garlic, ground cumin, ground pepper, candlenuts, coriander, ginger, and turmeric—until smooth.

2. Sauté the Spices: Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the spice paste along with the additional spices—crushed galangal, bruised lemongrass, bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, cinnamon stick, and sliced green chili. Sauté the mixture until it becomes fragrant and the oil starts to separate.

3. Add the Beef: Introduce the tenderized beef to the pan, ensuring it is well coated with the spice mixture. Cook the beef, turning occasionally, until it is thoroughly browned on all sides.

4. Incorporate Coconut Milk: Pour in the coconut milk and stir well. If necessary, add a bit of water to cover the beef. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

5. Simmer and Season: Cover the pan and let it simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally and adjust the seasoning with sugar, salt, and beef stock seasoning as needed. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens and reduces to your desired consistency.

6. Final Touches: Once the sauce has reduced to your preferred level of dryness and the beef is tender, taste and adjust the seasoning one last time if needed.

7. Serve: Transfer the Rendang Sapi Endes to a serving dish. Enjoy this rich and aromatic dish with steamed rice or your favorite accompaniments.

This Rendang Sapi Endes recipe offers a delightful blend of spices and tender beef, embodying the rich flavors of Indonesian cuisine. Enjoy the warm, comforting taste of this traditional dish that is sure to impress family and friends alike.