Rendang Daging Hitam: A Delicious And Flavorful Malaysian Dish

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 kilogram of beef (sirloin or round)
• 2 cans of coconut milk
• 2 stalks of lemongrass, bruised
• 5 kaffir lime leaves
• 2 turmeric leaves
• 5 dried chilies, soaked and blended
• 3 tablespoons of coriander powder
• 2 tablespoons of cumin powder
• 2 tablespoons of fennel powder
• 1 tablespoon of black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of tamarind paste
• 2 tablespoons of palm sugar
• 1 cup of water
• Oil for cooking

Instructions

1. Cut the beef into small pieces and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat and sauté the blended chilies, coriander powder, cumin powder, fennel powder, black pepper, and salt until fragrant.
3. Add the beef to the pot and stir until it is coated with the spice mixture.
4. Add the coconut milk, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, turmeric leaves, tamarind paste, and palm sugar to the pot.
5. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Lower the heat and let the beef simmer for 1-2 hours until it is tender and the sauce has thickened.
7. Stir the beef occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
8. Once the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened, add 1 cup of water to the pot and continue simmering until the sauce has reduced and thickened again.
9. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool down for a few minutes.
10. Serve the rendang hot with steamed rice and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Fat: 30g
• Fiber: 2g

Conclusion