Indonesian Rendang Beef Curry
This flavorful dish is reputed to be a copy of the recipe served at the Ramayana Room, Hotel Indonesia, Djakarta during the 1960's. The jalapeno pepper is a western substitution. Feel free to use any hot green pepper in your dish.
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INGREDIENTS
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- 1jalapeno pepper, deseeded and finely minced
- 3
- 2
- 1teaspoon coriander powder
- 1teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1⁄2teaspoon cumin powder
- 1⁄4teaspoon cinnamon
- 2tablespoons sesame oil
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- 1
- 1
- 1
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- 6ounces coconut milk
- 2tablespoons lime juice
- 1tablespoon sugar
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DIRECTIONS
- In a small blender, combine lemongrass, jalapeno pepper, garlic, ginger, corriander, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon. Puree to thoroughly blend into a spice paste.
- Heat sesame oil in a large wok or frying pan and stir fry beef cubes until browned on all sides.
- Add spice mixture and stir-fry until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Add onion, green pepper, and carrot and continue stir frying until vegetables are just tender.
- Add coconut milk, lime juice and sugar. Stir to blend.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender and sauce is thickened.
- Serve over steamed rice.
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