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Beef Rendang

Beef, coconut milk and desiccated coconut come together in this Indonesian dish, simmered on the stove. Serve with rice.

2 hr 5 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 20 min · Cook 105 min · 125 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Heat 2 teaspoons the oil in a deep non-stick pan over high heat. Add a quarter of the steak and cook for 3 minutes or until browned.

    3 min
  2. 2

    Remove to a plate and repeat this 3 times with the remaining steak and oil. Add the onion to the pan and cook for 2 minutes or until just tender.

    2 min
  3. 3

    Add the curry paste and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Stir in the coconut milk and return the meat to the pan.

    1 min
  4. 4

    Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 1 1/4 hours or until tender.

    240 min
  5. 5

    Add the coconut and ketcap manis and cook, stirring for a further 15 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Serve with rice.

    15 min

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