Beef Rendang

==Description==
A very popular cuisine in Indonesia which is also known locally as Rendang Daging.
==Ingredients==
=== For the meat base ===
* 1 kg beef, fat and sinew removed
* 1½ liters coconut milk
* 1 turmeric leaf, torn and knotted
* 5 kaffir lime leaves
* 1 stalk lemon grass, bruised (white part only)
* 1 – 2 pieces asam gelugur
* 10 red chilies, sliced finely
=== Spices (ground) ===
* 3 tablespoons galangal, chopped
* ½ tablespoon turmeric, chopped
* ½ tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
* 200 g. red chilies
* 4 shallots
* salt to taste
=== For garnishing ===
* fresh cicely
* chili powder
==Directions==
# Cut the beef into bite-size of 3 cm cubes.
# Remove any fats and sinew from the meat.
# Use a pot to simmer the coconut milk with turmeric leaf, lemon grass, asam gelugur, kaffir lime leaves, sliced chilies and ground spices until the milk thickens and becomes oily.
# Reduce the heat and add the beef.
# Cook until the meat is tender and the spiced becomes dry and turn brown.
# Stir occasionally. Serve hot and plain. Garnish with the cicely and sprinkle with the chili powder.
=== Optional ===
# You can also cook the beef rendang with 300 grams small potatoes.
# Wash and peel the potatoes.
# Add to the gravy together with beef.
# Rendang can also be combined with 150 grams dried red peanuts (kacang jogo) which have been soaked for half an hour.
# Add together with beef. Serve hot and plain.
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Category:Indonesian Meat Dishes
Category:Beef Recipes
Category:Coconut milk Recipes
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