Making Rendang in Indonesia with Amak | Indonesian Food

beef short ribs

🥗Healthier: lean beef cuts

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Lean cuts reduce fat content, while chuck is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk cuts calories, while evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: dried ginger

Ginger is more accessible and offers a similar flavor profile.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat, while cayenne is inexpensive.

Go to the market to pick up ingredients for rendang.

Select and grind fresh coconut to make coconut milk.

Use a pestle and mortar to crush garlic, shallots, green chili, and tamarind for the spice paste.

Add sambal to the spice mixture, using two to three big scoops.

Combine the spice paste with lemongrass, coriander, and cinnamon in a pot.

Add the beef to the pot and let it simmer for hours until the sauce is dry.

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