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Coconut Beef Stew Rendang

Indonesians are adept at transforming what are typically thought of as heavy
ingredients into dishes that are rich without being overwhelming. Indonesia’s Coconut
Beef Stew incorporates chunks of meat into thick coconut milk simmering with a
variety of herbs and spices. A generous amount of garlic and citrusy lemongrass fuse
to intensify the curry-like stew while chili paste and ginger create an addictive sense
of heat. A moderate simmer results in exquisitely tender bites of beef that melt in your
mouth. This is a beautiful dish for introducing people to Indonesian cuisine and is sure

to create fans. Always served with a bed of hot white rice, the Coconut Beef Stew
casts a tantalizing cascade of spicy, full-bodied coconut sauce over everything it
touches.

SERVES 4
PREPARATION TIME: 7-10 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 40-50 MINUTES
12-16 cloves garlic

2 in (5 cm) fresh ginger, peeled and sliced

1 in (2.5 cm) fresh galangal root, peeled and sliced

2 stalks lemongrass, tender inner part of bottom third only, finely minced

1½ lb (750 g) beef sirloin chuck (or any cut for short stewing time)