Rendang Gaging (Malaysian Beef Curry Stew)
Rendang Gaging is a spicy Malaysian beef stew built around a fragrant paste of shallots, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, galangal, and dried red chiles. Beef stew meat simmers with curry powder and coconut milk, while vinegar and brown sugar balance the rich, warming flavors. Serve it for a comforting dinner on a cool night.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 7 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rendang Gaging (Malaysian Beef Curry Stew), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Place shallots, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, galangal, and chile peppers in a food processor; process into a coarse paste.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the spice paste and cook, stirring, until sizzling and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beef and stir to coat with the spices, about 3 minutes. Pour in coconut milk. Cover and simmer the stew until the beef is tender, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Stir vinegar, sugar, and salt into the pot. Continue to cook, covered, until the sauce reduces and thickens, about 30 minutes more.
- 4
Add the beef and stir to coat it with the spices, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Pour in the coconut milk. Cover and simmer the stew until the beef is tender, about 30 minutes.
- 6
Stir the vinegar, sugar, and salt into the pot. Continue cooking, covered, until the sauce reduces and thickens, about 30 minutes more.
- Calories 374.66 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 10.17 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 40.93 g 15%
- Total Fat 19.05 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 5.07 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.18 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 611.55 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 3.2 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 6.66 g --
- Added Sugars 1.04 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 147.31 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 41.9 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 72.0 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 4.1 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.31 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Rendang Gaging (Malaysian Beef Curry Stew) is an Indonesian dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 32 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Stew Meat, Brown Sugar, Coconut Milk, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 374.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rendang Gaging (Malaysian Beef Curry Stew)?
- It is an Indonesian stew recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Rendang Gaging (Malaysian Beef Curry Stew) made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stew Meat, Brown Sugar, Coconut Milk, Curry Powder, Dark Brown Sugar. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Rendang Gaging (Malaysian Beef Curry Stew)?
- Explore these Indonesian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Rendang Gaging (Malaysian Beef Curry Stew)?
- About 1 hr 32 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 7 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 374.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rendang Gaging (Malaysian Beef Curry Stew) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Rendang Gaging (Malaysian Beef Curry Stew) healthy?
- Rendang Gaging (Malaysian Beef Curry Stew) has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 374.66 calories and 10.17 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 611.55 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.07 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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