Fragrant Indonesian Beef Rendang Recipe: A Spicy Comfort Classic

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 kg (3 lb) beef chuck, cut into large cubes
• 12 dried chilies (or fresh long red chilies)
• 2 onions, roughly chopped
• 5 cloves garlic
• 2 stalks lemongrass (white part only)
• 5 cm (2 in) piece galangal (or substitute with ginger)
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 3 kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced
• 400 ml (14 oz) coconut milk
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons tamarind puree (or 2 teaspoons lemon juice)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil