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The cooking process for Rendang Padang, a traditional Indonesian dish:
Ingredients:
- 1 kg beef (cut into chunks)
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 3 stalks lemongrass (bruised)
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 2 turmeric leaves (if available)
- 2 tamarind slices (asam gelugur)
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
Spice Paste (Bumbu):
- 10 shallots
- 6 cloves garlic
- 5 red chillies (adjust according to spice preference)
- 5 dried chillies (soaked)
- 2 cm ginger
- 3 cm galangal
- 2 cm turmeric
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Spice Paste:
— Blend all the spice paste ingredients until smooth. You can add a little water to facilitate blending if needed.
2. Cook the Beef:
— Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the spice paste and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add Beef and Coconut Milk:
— Add the beef chunks and cook until they start to brown.
4. Add Coconut Milk:
— Pour in the coconut milk and mix well. Bring it to a simmer.
5. Add Aromatics:
— Add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, turmeric leaves, tamarind slices, tamarind paste, and salt. Mix well.
6.Slow Cooking:
— Reduce the heat to low. Cook the beef in the coconut milk mixture, stirring occasionally. As the mixture thickens, continue to stir to prevent burning.
7. Continue Cooking:
— Continue to simmer and cook the beef until the coconut milk reduces, and the meat becomes tender. This can take around 2–3 hours or more.
8. Fry the Beef:
— As the mixture thickens further and the coconut milk turns into oil, start to fry the beef in the oil released from the coconut milk.
9. Stir-Frying:
— Keep stirring and frying the beef until it is caramelized and the color turns darker.
10. Serve:
— Once the beef is dark, tender, and caramelized, the rendang is ready. Remove from heat.
11. Resting:
— Let the rendang rest for a while. This dish is even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
12. Serve:
— Serve the Rendang Padang with steamed rice. It’s a rich and flavorful dish with a perfect blend of spices.
Please note that Rendang Padang is known for its slow-cooking process to achieve the tender and flavorful meat. The exact timing can vary based on the type of beef and the desired tenderness. Enjoy your homemade Rendang Padang!
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