Name: Authentic Malaysian Beef Rendang
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 180 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Malaysia
Ingredients: 1 kg beef chuck or brisket, cut into 2-inch cubes; 4 cups thick coconut milk (from 2 cans); 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised and tied into a knot; 4 kaffir lime leaves, torn; 1 turmeric leaf, tied into a knot (optional); 2 tablespoons kerisik (toasted coconut paste); 1 tablespoon palm sugar (gula melaka), grated; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons cooking oil; *Rempah (Spice Paste):**; 10 dried red chilies, soaked in hot water and deseeded; 12 shallots, peeled; 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 3 cm galangal, peeled; 3 cm ginger, peeled; 3 cm fresh turmeric, peeled (or 1.5 tsp turmeric powder); 4 candlenuts (macadamia nuts can be substituted); 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

Rendang 🇲🇾 Malaysia

A spicy meat stew made with coconut milk and a blend of lemongrass and galangal.

Spicy Beef

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Beef coconut milk spices

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