Beef Rendang

Ingredients

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• 900 g beef chuck, cubed
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 2 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 cm piece ginger
• 2 cm piece galangal or extra ginger
• 2 stalks lemongrass
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar

Let’s make it

1. Blend onion, garlic, ginger, galangal, and a little water into a paste.
2. Combine beef, paste, coconut milk, water, lemongrass, curry powder, coriander, turmeric, salt, and sugar in a heavy pot.
3. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cook uncovered on low heat 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring often, until the beef is tender and the sauce is thick and dark.
4. Remove lemongrass and adjust seasoning.
5. Serve with rice.
6. Add a splash of water if it gets too dry before the beef is tender.