Zaianne's Easy & Savory Beef Rendang | Kerry Cooks

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut
• Alternative: Desiccated coconut lightly toasted
• 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil
• Alternative: Any neutral oil like canola or sunflower
• 1 cup Spice Paste
• Alternative: Pre-made rendang paste as a quicker option
• 1 stick Cinnamon
• Alternative: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 pieces Cloves
• Alternative: A pinch of ground cloves
• 4 pods Cardamom
• Alternative: 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 pounds Beef
• Alternative: Chicken or mutton for variation
• 2 cups Coconut Milk
• Alternative: Coconut cream for a richer taste
• 1 tablespoon Tamarind Juice
• Alternative: Lime juice as a substitute
• 1 cup Water
• Alternative: Beef broth for extra flavor
• 5 Kaffir Lime Leaves
• Alternative: Bay leaves as an alternative
• 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
• Alternative: Palm sugar for authenticity
• to taste Salt