Kitchen Insider - Rendang Recipe (Singapore Food Festival 2022)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat while pork is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

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

galangal

🥗Healthier: ginger

💰Cheaper: none

Ginger is more widely available and offers a similar flavor.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: none

Bell peppers provide sweetness without the heat.

Cut beef into cubes and set aside.

Blend garlic, shallots, ginger, and turmeric into a paste.

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

Add the blended paste and sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add beef cubes and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and stir to combine.

Add lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chili peppers.

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.

Cover and cook for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.

Uncover and increase heat to reduce sauce until thick, about 30 minutes.

Season with sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.

Serve with rice or flatbread.

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