Indonesian Beef Rendang from Lasses Kitchen | Voted the World’s Most Delicious Food by CNN Travel

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, evaporated milk is more affordable.

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: dried ginger

Ginger is more accessible and still provides flavor.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Bell peppers reduce heat, cayenne is often cheaper.

Prepare the spice paste by blending garlic, shallots, ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin, and chili peppers until smooth.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the spice paste and cook until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the beef to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in the coconut milk and add lemongrass, galangal, and bay leaves.

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Cook for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the sauce thickens.

Add lime leaves and sugar, stirring to combine.

Continue to cook uncovered for another 30 minutes to intensify flavors.

Season with salt to taste before serving.

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