Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rendang paste
  • 2 1/4 pounds chuck steak or blade, cubed
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut toasted + extra, to serve
  • 1 cucumber small, finely chopped
  • 1 red onion small, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato ripe, chopped
  • steamed rice to serve
  • pappadams to serve
  • yogurt to serve
  • chutney to serve
  • fresh cilantro to serve

Method

  • Heat a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add rendang paste and saute for 2-3 mins, until fragrant. Add beef, cover with water then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours. Shred meat then fold in coconut.
  • Meanwhile, for the salad, toss cucumber, red onion and tomato together. Season to taste.
  • Serve beef rendang with salad, steamed white rice, pappadams, yogurt, chutney, extra toasted coconut and cilantro.