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Name: Malaysian Beef Rendang
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb Beef Chuck or Short Ribs, premium cut; 5 tablespoon High-quality Coconut Oil or Rice Bran Oil; 1 stick Cinnamon Stick; 4 pods Green Cardamom Pods; 3 pods Star Anise; 5 whole Cloves; 1 cup Full-fat Coconut Cream; 0.5 cup Water; 2 tablespoon Concentrated Tamarind Paste; 5 leaves Kaffir Lime Leaves; 1 tablespoon Gula Melaka (Palm Sugar); 5 whole Small Shallots; 6 whole Fresh Red Chilies; 1 inch Fresh Galangal; 1 inch Fresh Ginger; 2 stalks Lemongrass Stalks; 0.5 inch Fresh Turmeric Root; 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander; 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 0.5 teaspoon Ground Fennel; 0.25 teaspoon White Pepper Powder; 0.5 cup Desiccated Coconut; Fine Sea Salt (to taste)

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Beef RendangRev 1

Watch preparation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot-dmfBaZrA

Elevated Malaysian Beef RendangRev 2

For the best flavor development, consider preparing the bumbu (spice paste) a day in advance and refrigerating it. The slow reduction phase in Step 5 is critical; patience and frequent stirring are key to achieving the signature 'dry' and deeply caramelized texture of a true rendang. Serve with fluffy Jasmine rice to absorb the rich flavors.

Malaysian Beef RendangRev 3

Title	Revision	Note
Beef Rendang	1	Watch preparation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot-dmfBaZrA
Elevated Malaysian Beef Rendang	2	For the best flavor development, consider preparing the bumbu (spice paste) a day in advance and refrigerating it. The slow reduction phase in Step 5 is critical; patience and frequent stirring are key to achieving the signature 'dry' and deeply caramelized texture of a true rendang. Serve with fluffy Jasmine rice to absorb the rich flavors.
Malaysian Beef Rendang	3