Indonesian Spicy Beef Rendang Stew

Ingredients

• •800 grams beef chuck, cut into cubes
• •400 ml coconut milk
• •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• •1 onion, chopped
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• •2 tablespoons rendang spice paste
• •2 tablespoons tamarind juice
• •1 tablespoon palm sugar
• •2 kaffir lime leaves
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1 red chili, sliced (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onion is translucent.

3. 3

   Stir in the rendang spice paste and cook for another minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the beef cubes and sauté until browned on all sides.

5. 5

   Pour in the coconut milk, tamarind juice, palm sugar, and salt. Stir to combine.

6. 6

   Add the kaffir lime leaves and bring to a gentle boil.

7. 7

   Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the sauce thickens.

8. 8

   Serve hot, garnished with sliced red chili if desired.