Rendang Beef Recipe:
1. Put the beef in a heavy-based pan
2. Stir in all the remaining ingredients
3. Cook the ingredients over low heat for about 1 and 1/4hours while the pan is uncovered and stir constantly until the meat is tender and the gravy is quite thick
4. Increase the heat and stir-fry for about 10minutes or until the oil separates from the gravy
5. Lower the heat and continue stir-frying until the gravy coats the meat in a dark crust
6. Turn the meat into a warmed serving dish and serve hot
List of ingredients required:
(serves 4 people)
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 bay leaves
1 and 1/2 lb (700g) rump beef, trimmed of fat and cut into 50mm squares
1 level tablespoon ground turmeric
450ml coconut milk
25 mm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon sambal oelek
