Rendang Gaging (Beef Stew)

Rendang Gaging (Beef Stew)

Experience a Malaysian take on beef stew, perfect for pairing with rice or bread. This versatile recipe is also well-suited for the convenience of a slow cooker.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Course stews
Cuisine malaysian
Servings 8
Calories 367 kcal

Ingredients
  

Spice Paste:

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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

Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 525mgSugar: 2gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Rendang Gaging (Beef Stew)
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Malaysian Dishes

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