Top Bar

Subscribe so you don't miss a recipe!

  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Peach Kitchen

Top Food Blogger Philippines - Stories of Home. Food. Love. And Life.

  • Meet Peachy
  • Blog
  • Recipe Index
    • Breakfast
      • oatmeal
      • pancakes
      • French Toast
      • Eggs
    • Beef
    • Chicken
    • Pork
    • Seafood
      • fish
      • shrimp
      • Crab
      • Shellfish
    • Vegetables
    • Fruits
    • Drinks
      • Lemonade
    • Pasta
    • Salads
    • Soups
    • Desserts
    • Bread
      • sandwiches
      • pizza
      • Crostini
    • Rice
    • Side Dish
    • Dips
    • Spreads
    • Healthy
      • Quinoa
    • Scones
    • Cookies
    • Cakes
    • Loaves
    • Pie
    • Brownies|Bars
    • Autumn/Fall
    • Halloween
    • Christmas
    • Themed Party
  • Featured Restaurants
  • Work With Me
  • Mommy Peachy
  • Recipe Videos/ VLOG
You are here: Home / Beef / Beef Rendang {Spicy Beef Stew with Coconut}

06.21.2013

Beef Rendang {Spicy Beef Stew with Coconut}

Beef Rendang {Spicy Beef Stew with Coconut}

So it was my sister’s birthday yesterday. I received very specific instructions not to greet her in any of my social media accounts and in any of my blogs. She doesn’t really like warm hugs and swarming birthday greetings all over facebook. So I didn’t.  Her friends surprised her and came over with gifts and food, though and I ended up ordering three buckets of fried chicken from KFC  and two large pizzas from Yellow Cab.

I think I still have a hangover of yesterday’s celebration that’s why I decided to try to make Beef Rendang, a much-celebrated recipe from the Minangkabau ethnic group of Indonesia which is often served at ceremonial occasions and to honored guests.

It is a dish that is popular in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Here, in the Philippines, it’s popular in many restaurants but not in many households. I think this is because a lot of the spices in this dish is not regularly available in the local wet markets or groceries. I had to go to Rustan’s in Makati for my  Galangal and  Kaffir Lime leaves.

Beef Rendang {Spicy Beef Stew with Coconut}

What I love about this dish is that this is very rich in spices. Some of those I used are: onions, kaffir lime leaves, curry, galangal, bird’s eye chili, tamarind paste and lemongrass. Other recipes call for cardamom, turmeric leaves and cinnamon but I had to let go of those spices. I didn’t think my tastebuds could handle all those flavors going on in just one casserole.

Give me a drumroll please…. I present to you my version of Beef Rendang.

4.0 from 1 reviews
Beef Rendang {Spicy Beef Stew with Coconut}
 
Print
Author: The Peach Kitchen
Ingredients
  • 750g stewing beef, cubed , I used Sirloin
  • ¾ cup dessicated coconut
  • 3 pcs bird's eye chilli, seeded and chopped
  • 3 tbsp tamarind paste, you can also use fresh tamarind, just remove the seeds and soak in warm water
  • 1 shallot/red onion, chopped
  • 1 inch galangal
  • 1-2 stalk lemongrass
  • 4 pcs kaffir lime leaves
  • 3 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 knorr beef cubes
  • 2 cups water
  • 1½ cup coconut cream
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • salt to taste
  • 3 tbsp + 3 tbsp canola oil
Directions
  1. Lightly toast dessicated coconut in a pan then grind in the food processor finely.
  2. Wipe leftover dessicated coconut from food processor and place 3 tbsp canola oil, onion, garlic, galangal, bird's eye chilli, and lemongrass. Blend until it becomes a paste.
  3. Heat oil in a pan or a pot. Add the spice paste and the kaffir lime leaves and sauté for around two minutes.
  4. Add the beef,desiccated coconut, curry powder, coconut cream, soy sauce, knor cubes, sugar and water.
  5. Bring to a boil and simmer in very low heat for 2 hrs {or more} until all the liquid has evaporated.
  6. Don't forget to mix it from time to time to prevent it from sticking at the bottom of the pan and eventually burning.
  7. Season with salt to taste.
  8. Serve with steamed rice.
3.2.2045

 

Filed Under: Beef, Indonesian, Paleo, spicy Tagged With: curry, easy beef rendang recipe, kaffir lime leaves, tamarind paste, where to buy galangal in the philippines

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Asha Shivakumar says

    06.22.2013 at 2:52 am

    First time visiting your blog..HI there!!Happy birthday to your sister.
    Could we use chicken for this?I really like the recipe

    Reply
    • peachkins says

      06.24.2013 at 6:53 am

      Hi Asha! Thanks so much for dropping by. Yes, you can use chicken for the recipe but I haven’t tried it. Tell all about it when you do. Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Coffee and Crumpets says

    06.22.2013 at 9:37 pm

    It’s fascinating that the use of coconut and tamarind in this curry is very reminiscent of South Indian cooking. I make a lot of Hyderabadi dishes that include coconut and tamarind….we also include the cardamom, turmeric and cinnamon 😉
    Lovely flavours in this curry. I have heard of beef rending but never made it. Happy Birthday to your sister, mine was on the 7th 🙂

    Nazneen

    Reply
  3. yummychunklet says

    06.23.2013 at 11:21 am

    The rendang looks pretty tasty!

    Reply
  4. joey @ 80 Breakfasts says

    06.24.2013 at 5:31 pm

    Yum! I love beef rendang but have never made this from scratch…another recipe to place on my to-do list! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Mary Anne Vinzon says

    06.25.2013 at 10:27 pm

    I was curious about the taste of the dish because lots of spices were mix altogether.

    Reply
  6. mjskit says

    06.25.2013 at 11:05 pm

    Oh Peachie – this looks delicious! Love all of those spices and now I have a use for the tamarind paste in the pantry. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Rosemarie/Gven-Rose says

    06.26.2013 at 10:34 am

    ohh.. it look deli, too bad i am not into spicy but would love to try a bite of it.. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Pehpot Pineda says

    06.26.2013 at 11:05 am

    here’s your drum roll! hahaha

    side comment: parehas kame ng kapatid mo haha rule ko din yan.. no greetings specially on FB hahaha

    anong lasa nito? hindi ko ma figure out! pede ba pag nagkita tayo, magdala ka? ahahaha

    Reply
  9. chubskulit says

    06.26.2013 at 11:06 am

    First time I heard of rendang, sarap talaga ng mga luto nyo.

    Reply
  10. Jheylo says

    06.26.2013 at 11:24 am

    looks tasty. I love food cooked in a coconut milk.

    http://www.noypeeto.net/2013/06/playing-on-shore.html

    Reply
  11. claire rafols says

    06.26.2013 at 11:38 am

    This is something new to my ear. I have to try cooking this dish.

    Reply
  12. Serene Shikukeza says

    06.26.2013 at 12:25 pm

    This is new to me. Thanks for posting the recipe will try this out pag di ako tinamad. Hehe!

    Reply
  13. Micole l Philippine Traveler says

    06.26.2013 at 12:30 pm

    Ms. Peach, leave it to you to make things spicier as usual! I myself ventured to eat a local dish at Cotabato the Curried Duck and I still have a hangover on spices, it seems that I can still imagine the taste till now!

    Reply
  14. Bless says

    06.26.2013 at 1:10 pm

    I first tried this back in college when a classmate whose Dad is a professor and frequented Malaysia and Indonesia. They served it to us when we were at their place. I liked it a lot though.

    Reply
  15. Tetcha Figuerres says

    06.26.2013 at 6:30 pm

    Your Beef Rendang looks delicious! I want to try that recipe at home, too! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  16. Mel Cole says

    06.26.2013 at 11:21 pm

    oh I’m so hungry right now. i don’t have breakfast yet coz of piled up online tasks. argh! yummy beef! http://www.retiredeconomist.info/2013/06/20/the-bridesmaids/

    Reply
  17. g-boy says

    06.27.2013 at 5:03 am

    Your beef rendang makes me interested.. Looks so yummy..

    Reply
  18. Green Monday says

    06.27.2013 at 7:26 am

    Haven’t got a chance to try this one but looks really yummy.

    Reply
  19. MsEarth Rullan says

    06.27.2013 at 4:01 pm

    oh my! thanks for sharing this recipe! I love beef so much yummers the meat look so soft and juicy sarap!

    Reply
  20. Ane says

    06.28.2013 at 10:35 pm

    I wish I can make my food photos as yummy looking like yours always do! 😛 My food photos look like crap most of the time. 😛 I’ve never had beef rendang before, I hope I can try this out soon, as always, happy you shared your recipe! 😀

    Reply
  21. The Barat Queen says

    06.19.2015 at 2:44 pm

    I love Beef Rendang but always thought it took too much time to make! Your recipe seems easier. Thanks for sharing the recipe and where to find the ingredients!

    Reply
    • Peachy Adarne says

      06.23.2015 at 3:03 am

      Beef Rendang is easy to make and it is really good! You’re welcome The Barat Queen.

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Rate this recipe:  

Primary Sidebar

Stay Connected

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

GINATAANG SITAW, KALABASA, AT HIPON

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2tPm9cCjYg

Browse Old Posts

Brands I Love ♥!

cheap party supplies from China - DHgate.com
DHgate.com

Popular on the Blog

Is It Safe To Purchase Live Dungeness Crab Online?
Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
Coffee Substitute: Teeccino Roasted Herbal Tea HAZELNUT
Lengua Estofado
Blueberry ♥ Orange Water..... Infuse your Water!
Coconut Mango Chia Pudding

Stats

DMCA.com Protection Status

As Seen On

my photos on tastespottingmy photos on delishbook

INSTAGRAM @THEPEACHKITCHEN

Nag-crave sa Chicken Sandwich, gumawa, at ipinalam Nag-crave sa Chicken Sandwich, gumawa, at ipinalaman sa Classic Bread Rolls na padala ng @redribbonbakeshop ☺️ 

Taralets, merienda na!!!

Share ko sa into sa blog latur tong recipe ng winner Chicken Sandwich Spread ko... 

#OnTheBlog #ThePeachKitchen #ChickenSandwich
Max’s All-You-Can Weekends is back!! For only Max’s All-You-Can Weekends is back!! 

For only P499 per head, it’s all you can eat Sarap-To-The-Bones Fried Chicken, Spicy Tofu, Chicken Sisig, & Chicken Lumpiang Shanghai ( and rice, of course!).

Available all weekends of January ☺️ at @maxschicken stores nationwide. 

#ThePeachKitchen #MaxsChicken
Filipino Style Carbonara for dinner. Maraming baco Filipino Style Carbonara for dinner. Maraming bacon syempre...

- - - - - - - - -
Used @idealgourmetpasta spaghetti, @mekeniph bacon, and @nestlecreamph to make it super rich and creamy ☺️

#ThePeachKitchen #carbonara
Ang lakas maka-good mood nitong bagong MANGO SUNRI Ang lakas maka-good mood nitong bagong MANGO SUNRISE CAKE ng @redribbonbakeshop .... imagine biting into creamy super soft chiffon cake with sweet mango cream and mango chunks... o diba? Mapapangiti ka sigurado. 

Mamaya yung Bread Rolls naman ita-try ko — May classic, chocolate, and raisin. 

Na-try mo na ba to?
##ThePeachKitchen #RedRibbonPH #RedRibbonCake
Naghahanap ba kayo ng negosyo, sideline, or ng alt Naghahanap ba kayo ng negosyo, sideline, or ng alternatibong pagkakakitaan? 

Good News! Dahil May #MekeniHome2HomePartnersProgram na! Pwede ka ng nakapag-simula ng negosyo sa halagang P1,500! (At pwede kang kumita ng 25% from your capital)

Maaari ka ng makapagbenta sa bahay or online ng @mekeniph products. Abot kaya na, sigurado ka pang masarap at kilala ang produktong binebenta mo. 

More details #OnTheBlog #ThePeachKitchen https://www.thepeachkitchen.com/2021/01/home-business-with-mekeni-home2home-partners-program/
Ang sarap ng merienda ko... #JollibeeUbeMacapunoPi Ang sarap ng merienda ko... #JollibeeUbeMacapunoPie . Kaya lang nakakabitin naman ang isa lang. Buti na lang box of 6 to... 

@jollibee #ThePeachKitchen #jollibee
Gustuhin ko man pero ang hirap maging vegetarian.. Gustuhin ko man pero ang hirap maging vegetarian... hehe kaya sa ngayon part-time vegetarian muna ako. Lunch kanina is this yummy Vegetables on Focaccia Sandwich from @cafemarygrace .

Lunch out kasi errand day + check up. 

Kamusta ka naman ngayon? 

#ThePeachKitchen
Team Lengua in White Sauce or LENGUA ESTOFADO? Ako Team Lengua in White Sauce or LENGUA ESTOFADO? Ako pareho kong gusto pero today is Lengua Estofado day para na-appreciate naman ng aking white sauce-loving panganay. 

Buti naka-order ako from #MrsGarciasMeats. Nakakatuwa kasi FREE DELIVERY sila within Metro Manila and talaga ng fresh any meat nila at ok ang presyo ☺️

#ThePeachKitchen #Lengua #LenguaEstofado
May bago nag @popeyesph ! Meet the NEW CAJUN RINGS May bago nag @popeyesph ! Meet the NEW CAJUN RINGS ~ spicy at crispy onion rings. Masarap to I-partner sa fried chicken or sa US Spicy Chicken Sandwich. 

#PopeyesPH #ThePeachKitchen
Merienda na! Nung lunes pa ko nagke-crave sa #Ube Merienda na! Nung lunes pa ko nagke-crave sa #Ube #Cheese #Pandesal 🥰 Sa wakas! Eto na, ka-partner na ng kape ko. 

To namang Garlic Buns with Cheese Dip, partner mamaya ng Pinoy Spaghetti for dinner. 

Two thumbs up, @ooohbeh.atbp 🥰 . Malamang mapa-order ako ulit . 

#ThePeachKitchen #SupportLocal #SupportSmallBusiness
  • Meet Peachy
  • Blog
  • Recipe Index
    • Breakfast
      • oatmeal
      • pancakes
      • French Toast
      • Eggs
    • Beef
    • Chicken
    • Pork
    • Seafood
      • fish
      • shrimp
      • Crab
      • Shellfish
    • Vegetables
    • Fruits
    • Drinks
      • Lemonade
    • Pasta
    • Salads
    • Soups
    • Desserts
    • Bread
      • sandwiches
      • pizza
      • Crostini
    • Rice
    • Side Dish
    • Dips
    • Spreads
    • Healthy
      • Quinoa
    • Scones
    • Cookies
    • Cakes
    • Loaves
    • Pie
    • Brownies|Bars
    • Autumn/Fall
    • Halloween
    • Christmas
    • Themed Party
  • Featured Restaurants
  • Work With Me
  • Mommy Peachy
  • Recipe Videos/ VLOG

· Copyright © 2021. Site brewed with love by Squeesome Design Studio using Brunch Pro Theme ·