Rendang Shopping List

Fresh produce

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shallotsbawang merah180 gFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket shallots
Ingredient notes · shallots
Why it is heresweet base for the bumbu merah paste
Melbourne
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garlicbawang putih40 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · garlic
Why it is heresavoury base that must cook past its raw bite
Melbourne
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red chillicabai merah80 gFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket long red chilli
Ingredient notes · red chilli
Why it is herecolour and heat for the cooked red paste
Useful swapmilder long red chilli plus sambal at the table
Melbourne
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galangallengkuas50 gFind it at Asian grocer freezer or fresh produce fridge
Ingredient notes · galangal
Why it is herepiney heat that makes rendang taste Indonesian, not generic curry
Useful swapginger plus lime zest only if galangal is impossible
Melbourne
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lemongrassserai3 stalksFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket herb fridge
Ingredient notes · lemongrass
Why it is herecitrus-grassy aroma through the long braise
Melbourne
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makrut lime leafdaun jeruk8 leavesFind it at Asian grocer fridge or freezer
Ingredient notes · makrut lime leaf
Why it is herecitrus perfume through the long cook
Melbourne
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Meat or seafood

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beef chuckdaging sapi bagian sengkel/sandung lamur1 kgFind it at butcher, Coles/Woolworths chuck steak
Ingredient notes · beef chuck
Why it is herecollagen-rich cut that survives a long braise
Useful swapboneless short rib for a richer premium version
Melbourne
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Dry pantry

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coconut milksantan800 mlFind it at Asian grocer cans, Ayam or Kara style
Ingredient notes · coconut milk
Why it is herefat, body, and the sauce that reduces into paste
Do not missLight coconut milk will not reduce with the same gloss.
Melbourne
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toasted coconutkelapa sangrai45 gFind it at desiccated coconut, unsweetened
Ingredient notes · toasted coconut
Why it is herenutty body and final dark texture
Do not missSweetened coconut makes the finish taste like dessert.
Melbourne
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palm sugargula aren1 tbspFind it at Asian grocer palm sugar blocks or jar
Ingredient notes · palm sugar
Why it is hererounds bitterness without making the finish sweet
Useful swapbrown sugar in a small amount if palm sugar is unavailable
Melbourne
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neutral oilminyak netral3 tbspFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · neutral oil
Why it is herehelps the bumbu fry until glossy before coconut milk goes in
Melbourne
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fine saltgaram halus2 tspFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · fine salt
Why it is hereseasons the beef through the long reduction
Melbourne
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