Rendang Padang – Indonesian Beef Curry (Slow Cooker)

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 0
Rendang Padang - Delicious Indonesian Beef Curry (Slow Cooker)
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Prep

20 min

Cook

8-10 hours

Ready In

8 hours 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef stew meat , cut into 1-2-inch pieces ( I use a chuck roast & cut it up )
8 red chilies , stemmed and coarsely chopped ( you can take out the seeds to reduce the heat level )
1/2 small onion , chopped
2 inches fresh ginger , peeled and chopped
3 garlic cloves , chopped
1 stalk lemongrass , tough outer layers removed , tender insides finely sliced
1/3 cup tamarind paste ( combined with 1/3 cup warm water )
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder ( ground chiles , not the chili pepper spice blend )
1 can light coconut milk
2 teaspoons sugar
salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
416
Sugar
5g
Fat
22g
Rendang Padang is a classic Indonesian beef curry dish originating from the city of Padang in West Sumatra. The dish is cooked low and slow for several hours, so the beef becomes tender and infused with the spices. The curry paste is made with a combination of fresh red chilies, ginger, garlic, and lemongrass, making it a flavorful and aromatic dish that is perfect with steamed rice. It's known for its distinct flavor of coconut milk, which is added towards the end of the cooking process to create a rich, thick, and creamy curry. This slow cooker recipe is the perfect way to enjoy Rendang Padang without spending hours in the kitchen.

Instructions

1.In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped chilies, onion, ginger, garlic, and lemongrass. Pulse until a chunky paste is formed.
2.In a slow cooker, combine the beef stew meat, homemade paste, tamarind water, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder. Mix well.
3.Add in the coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Stir until everything is combined.
4.Cook the curry on LOW heat for 8-10 hours or on HIGH heat for 4-6 hours.
5.Stir occasionally and add water if the curry is too thick.
6.Serve hot with steamed white rice and garnish with sliced fresh red chilies and fried shallots if desired.

PROS

Rendang Padang is a flavorful, well-spiced and hearty dish that is easy to make in a slow cooker.
It is perfect for a cozy night in.

CONS

This dish can be quite spicy for some people, but this can be adjusted by removing the seeds from the chilies.
Also, the cooking time is quite long, but it is worth the wait for the rich and tender meat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a rich source of protein and vitamins. The rich and hearty ingredients in this dish are perfect for a cold winter day. The spices used in Rendang Padang may have anti-inflammatory properties, and the lemongrass is known to promote healthy digestion.

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