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Beef Rendang

malaysian · weekend · 6 ingredients

nut-free ✓ dairy-free ✓ gluten-free ✓ egg-free ✓
Beef Rendang
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Ingredients

  • chuck steak — 800g
  • coconut cream — 800ml tin
  • rendang curry paste — 4 tbsp
  • kaffir lime leaves — 4
  • palm sugar — 1 tbsp
  • rice — 2 cups

Method

  1. Cut beef into large chunks.
  2. Fry rendang paste in a little coconut cream until fragrant and the oil separates.
  3. Add beef, stir to coat and brown lightly.
  4. Pour in remaining coconut cream and lime leaves.
  5. Simmer uncovered on low, stirring occasionally, 1.5-2 hours.
  6. Continue cooking until the sauce reduces right down and turns deep brown and thick, coating the beef.
  7. Stir in palm sugar in the last 10 min, season to taste.
  8. Cook rice, serve rendang over the top.

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  • rice noodles — 250g
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nut-free ✓ dairy-free ✓
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Ingredients

  • rice — 3 cups cooked
  • chicken breast — 300g
  • eggs — 2
  • kecap manis — 2 tbsp
  • spring onion — 3

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