RENDANG IS A SPICY MEAT DISH THAT ORIGINAL IN INDONESIA

Rendang is a spicy meat dish that originated in Indonesia, but is also popular in Malaysia, Singapore, and other parts of Southeast Asia. To make rendang, you will need the following ingredients:

• 2 lbs (1 kg) of beef, cut into small cubes
• 2 cups (500 ml) of coconut milk
• 1 cup (250 ml) of water
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves of garlic, finely minced
• 2 inches (5 cm) of fresh ginger, finely grated
• 1 cup (250 ml) of thick coconut cream
• 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 cloves
• 4 cardamom pods
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 kaffir lime leaves
• 1 tablespoon of tamarind paste
• 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
• Salt, to taste

To make the rendang, follow these steps:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamom pods, bay leaves, and kaffir lime leaves, and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

2. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger, and fry for another 5-7 minutes until the onions are softened.

3. Add the beef to the pot, and cook for 10-15 minutes until the meat is browned on all sides.

4. Add the coconut milk, water, tamarind paste, and brown sugar, and stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.

5. Add the coconut cream and salt, and continue to simmer for another 20-30 minutes until the sauce has thickened even further and the meat is very tender.

6. Serve the rendang with steamed rice or noodles, and enjoy!