How to Make Rendang

Rendang was one of traditional food that Indonesia have. It was originally from Padang, West Sumatra. Rendang made from beef which mixing with coconuts milk, chillies and  some seasoning spices. Not only Indonesia's people, many foreign people loves rendang so much. Rendang got first rank as one of World's 50 Most Delicious Food by CNN version. It is fact! So, we must be proud as Indonesia's people that can producing delicious food like rendang. In this article, I want to tell you how to make Rendang.

Ingredients :1 pound beef round, diced2 tablespoons cooking oil3/4 cup dried shrimp, minced1 clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon chopped lemon grass2 onions, chopped1 3/4 cups coconut milk1/2 cup red curry paste, or to taste3 tablespoons turmeric powder1 fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions This first step is to soften the beef. Place the beef in a medium saucepan, and add enough water to cover the meat. Cover, and simmer over low heat for at least an hour. Remove the beef from water, and set aside.Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add in the garlic and dried shrimp, and stir fry for a few seconds before stirring in the lemon grass and onions. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in coconut milk, red curry paste, turmeric, and chile pepper. Mix in the beef, and cover the wok. Simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat. Stir in the cilantro just before serving. Save some cilantro for garnishing on top if you like.