How to Make Rendang Gaging (Beef Stew) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Rendang Gaging, a traditional Indonesian beef stew, is a rich and flavorful dish that will delight your taste buds with its blend of spices and tender meat. This recipe has been passed down through generations and is a staple in Indonesian cuisine. Rendang is famous for its deep, complex flavors and is often served during special occasions and celebrations.

The key to a good Rendang Gaging is the slow cooking process, which allows the flavors to develop and the meat to become tender. T...

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Ingredients

  • 5 shallots, halved
  • 5 stalks lemongrass, bottom thirds only, peeled
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root
  • 1 (1 inch) piece galangal
  • 5 dried red chile peppers, or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder (Optional)
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 7 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 32 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place shallots, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, galangal, and chile peppers in a food processor; process spices into a coarse paste.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add spice paste; cook and stir until sizzling and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beef; stir to coat with spices, about 3 minutes. Pour in coconut milk. Cover and simmer stew until beef is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir vinegar, sugar, and salt into the pot. Continue to cook, covered, until sauce reduces and thickens, about 30 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    367 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 74mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 525mg