
Beef Rendang
Beef Rendang is a beef recipe from Malaysian. It uses 12 ingredients, including beef, vegetable oil, cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, cardamom and more. The method is broken into 3 steps with measured ingredients.
Method
- 1
Chop the spice paste ingredients and then blend it in a food processor until fine.
- 2
Heat the oil in a stew pot, add the spice paste, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and cardamom and stir-fry until aromatic. Add the beef and the pounded lemongrass and stir for 1 minute. Add the coconut milk, tamarind juice, water, and simmer on medium heat, stirring frequently until the meat is almost cooked. Add the kaffir lime leaves, kerisik (toasted coconut), sugar or palm sugar, stirring to blend well with the meat.
- 3
Lower the heat to low, cover the lid, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is really tender and the gravy has dried up. Add more salt and sugar to taste. Serve immediately with steamed rice and save some for overnight.
About this recipe
What is Beef Rendang?
Beef Rendang is a beef recipe from Malaysian. It uses 12 ingredients, including beef, vegetable oil, cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, cardamom and more. The method is broken into 3 steps with measured ingredients.
Where is Beef Rendang from?
Beef Rendang is a Malaysian dish — the recipe on this page uses the ingredients and method typical of that cuisine.
How many ingredients does Beef Rendang need?
This recipe uses 12 ingredients, each with a measure in the list on this page.
Is Beef Rendang vegetarian?
This recipe is marked Beef, so it is not identified as vegetarian or vegan. Check the ingredient list to match your diet.
Is there a video guide for Beef Rendang?
Yes — a YouTube walkthrough is linked on this page.
See the original recipe at the original source.







