{"id":"rendang_255f08076a","slug":"beef-rendang","title":"Beef Rendang","description":"A legendary slow-cooked Indonesian dry curry, celebrated for its complex depth of flavor. Beef is simmered for hours in a rich mixture of coconut milk and a vibrant spice paste until the liquid is fully absorbed, resulting in incredibly tender meat coated in an intensely aromatic, caramelized sauce.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":40,"cookMinutes":200,"totalMinutes":240,"activeMinutes":60},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 kg Beef Chuck, cut into cubes","name":"Beef Chuck","quantity":1,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":2.2,"usUnit":"lb","form":"cubed","notes":"chuck or brisket","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 liter Coconut Milk","name":"Coconut Milk","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"quart","form":"liquid","notes":"full fat","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"10 Shallots","name":"Shallots","quantity":10,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":10,"usUnit":"piece","form":"peeled","notes":"red shallots","group":"Spice Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"5 Garlic cloves","name":"Garlic","quantity":5,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":5,"usUnit":"clove","form":"peeled","notes":"","group":"Spice Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"30g Galangal","name":"Galangal","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"fresh","notes":"thinly sliced","group":"Spice Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"20g Ginger","name":"Ginger","quantity":20,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"fresh","notes":"peeled","group":"Spice Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"10 Dried Chilies","name":"Chilli","quantity":10,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":10,"usUnit":"piece","form":"dried","notes":"soaked in hot water","group":"Spice Paste","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"2 Lemongrass stalks","name":"Lemongrass Stalks","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"bruised","notes":"white parts only","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"4 Kaffir Lime Leaves","name":"Kaffir Lime Leaves","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"torn","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 tbsp Palm Sugar","name":"Palm Sugar","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"crumbled","notes":"or brown sugar","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1 tsp Salt","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"3 tbsp Cooking Oil","name":"Cooking Oil","quantity":45,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"neutral flavor","group":"Cooking","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the shallots, garlic, galangal, ginger, and soaked dried chilies into a blender or food processor. Process until a smooth spice paste forms. If necessary, add a splash of the coconut milk to help the blending.","group":"Prep","title":"Place the shallots, garlic, galangal, ginger, and soaked dried chilies","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté the spice paste until fragrant and the oil begins to separate, about 10-15 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or dutch oven","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the beef cubes to the pot and stir to coat thoroughly with the paste. Cook until the beef is browned on all sides.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the beef cubes","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour in the coconut milk. Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, palm sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour in the coconut milk","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Continue cooking for about 3 hours. As the liquid evaporates, the sauce will thicken into a paste. Stir more frequently toward the end as the oil separates and the beef begins to fry in the spices.","group":"Cooking","title":"Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally","timerMinutes":180,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Cook until the beef is tender and the sauce has become a dark brown, dry coating around the meat. The oil should be clearly visible and separated from the spices.","group":"Finishing","title":"Cook until the beef is tender and the sauce has become a dark brown","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Rendang is traditionally served with steamed jasmine rice or ketupat (compressed rice cakes). The key to a great Rendang is patience; you must let the coconut milk reduce until it separates into oil and toasts the spices into a dark brown color.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian","Malaysian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","slowCook"],"equipment":["Dutch oven","Blender","Wooden spoon"],"diet":["high_protein","dairy_free","gluten_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"portion","note":"Best enjoyed after resting overnight"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Rendang tastes even better the next day as the spices continue to penetrate the meat."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat slowly on the stovetop with a tiny splash of water if needed to loosen the oil."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frendang_255f08076a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=74e88d1e-09ef-43ad-a3ad-51f3fa1041dc","imageAlt":"Beef Rendang — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["spicy","beef","indonesian","traditional","slow cooked","coconut"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Beef Rendang","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T20:51:52.115Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T20:51:52.115Z","related":[{"id":"mie_goreng_589c97c20a","slug":"authentic-mie-goreng","title":"Authentic Mie Goreng","description":"A classic Indonesian street food dish featuring savory stir-fried egg noodles tossed with a sweet and salty glaze, crisp vegetables, and a mix of proteins.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Indonesian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmie_goreng_589c97c20a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8a50402c-7fbe-4b90-9e82-da20e063190a","imageAlt":"Authentic Mie Goreng — recipe cover","tags":["indonesian","street food","noodles","savory","quick meal"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":15,"stepCount":7},{"id":"banh_mi_f517f98aec","slug":"banh-mi-vietnamese-sandwich","title":"Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Vietnamese street food featuring a crusty baguette filled with savory pork, creamy pâté, crisp pickled vegetables, and aromatic fresh herbs.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbanh_mi_f517f98aec%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=95d748db-c3ec-4f86-97b2-405f15d867a1","imageAlt":"Bánh Mì (Vietnamese Sandwich) — recipe cover","tags":["vietnamese","sandwich","street food","banh mi","quick meal","spicy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_b079757101","slug":"khao-tom-thai-rice-soup","title":"Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup)","description":"A comforting and aromatic Southeast Asian breakfast staple featuring tender rice in a savory broth with seasoned pork meatballs and crispy fried garlic.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_b079757101%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=20d1fc02-f00d-4b7f-b686-cbc3f7f1f067","imageAlt":"Khao Tom (Thai Rice Soup) — recipe cover","tags":["thai","breakfast","rice soup","pork meatballs","comfort food","savory"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":11,"stepCount":6}]}