Beef Rendang

Beef Rendang

Beef Rendang (Indonesia)

This is a wonderful Indonesian recipe which not only tastes great, but will
keep in the fridge for several days, and freezes very well.

2 1/2 lbs beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
12 shallots, chopped (or 2 onions)
5 cloves of garlic, chopped
4 pieces of laos
1 inch of fresh ginger, grated
< cup of Sambal Ulek
4 stems of lemongrass
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp cumin seeds
5 curry leaves
3 cups of coconut milk
1 tsp of tamarind, in 4 tablespoons of warm water
2 Tbsp of soy Sauce
salt to taste

Process the shallots, garlic, laos, ginger, sambal ulek and turmeric to a
smooth paste.  Dry fry the coriander and cumin until they give off a good
aroma, then grind them finely and add to the paste. Spoon it all over the
cubed meat in a bowl and mix it well.  Add the curry leaves and marinate for
30 minutes.
Pour the coconut milk and tamarind liquid into a wok and add the spiced
meat and soy sauce and stir until the liquid boils, then reduce the heat and
simmer gently, uncovered, for 11/2 hours, until the meat is tender and the
liquid is very much reduced.  Serves 6.



Source:

rec.food.cooking, rec.food.recipes