Balinese Beef Rendang Stew
Ingredients
- 1 kg beef with tendons and some fat
- 5 small red shallots
- 2 large red shallots
- 20 bird's eye chilies
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, roasted and ground fine
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds (jintan manis), roasted and ground fine
- 2 teaspoons white cumin or caraway seeds (jintan putih), roasted and ground fine
- 3 teaspoons black pepper, roasted and ground fine
- ginger and galangal (quantities not specified)
- 3 stalks lemongrass
- 4 sekawan spices (assorted spices, quantities as indicated)
- candlenuts or buah keras
- bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, and turmeric leaves (quantities not specified)
- toasted grated coconut (kerisik, optional)
- coconut milk (santan)
- salt, sugar, and seasoning (to taste)
Preparation
Sauté all the ingredients together
Add water and meat, then let it boil
When the mixture is somewhat dry, add thick coconut milk and simmer
Add kerisik if using
Sprinkle with chopped turmeric leaves
Tips
Kerisik is optional and adds extra flavor to the dish
