Indofood Bumbu Rendang (Beef in Chilli and Coconut Mix) - 1.60z (Pack of 6)

Delicious Indian Spice, and easy to use

Perfect spice mix. A friend on Java says this is what she uses.

With meat, onion, sugar, salt, and this sauce, you can make a delicious, stew-style dish.

One of my favorite things to eat is Beef Rendang and I haven’t been able to find a good one since I moved to Los Angeles. I have been craving it badly and decided to make it myself but after looking at several recipes online it seemed like it was going to take a while to get ingredients together to make a batch - certainly not something I could make on a whim. I knew there had to be somewhere to find an easier way and checked ethnic food stores here and... nothing. I checked Amazon and, bingo! Simply put, this stuff is delicious - it made some of the best tasting rendang I have ever eaten. I made a double batch using two packets (and doubling water) and after cooking it made enough beef for 3-4 people. I prepped in my multi-cooker by boiling as directed and then followed directions (they are also in English using metric measurements) and instead of cooking slowly on cooktop I used the pressure cooker function set to high for 20 minutes and automatic pressure release. While the beef cooked I prepared some coconut rice using jasmine rice and subbing coconut milk for water. Once the beef was cooked I reduced the sauce to thicken (I’ll use a little less broth next time since I’m using the cooker) and within 30-45 minutes dinner was ready. This sauce is just a bit spicier and saltier than I’m used to but I liked the extra bump in flavor. I highly recommend this product and will be keeping it in stock in my pantry moving forward so I’ll be able to have rendang anytime I want - I think I’ll sub out chicken (an option suggested on the package) in the near future and give that a try as well.

I love rendang and ate it all the time when I lived in Amsterdam, but it is nearly impossible to get in the US so I tried this mix. I can't say it tastes like real restaurant rendang, but it is pretty close and is really good. It fills the space if you don't have an indonesian restaurant in your area. I do use less liquid than suggested as I feel it is too watery if I use the recommended amount. I also throw in some lime leaves (Kaffir) but it really isn't necessary.

Exactly as described!!

As a half-Indonesian student studying abroad, it's hard to find an Indonesian restaurant near campus. This sachet gives me a taste of home when I'm craving it! Flavor-wise it's not amazing compared to rendang you can get from a sederhana or makanan Padang back in Indonesia, but it's still very good for a seasoning packet. Just fry, add meat, fry some more, add water and coconut milk, then simmer and stir over 3-4 hours! Also, tip: USE CUBED BEEF SHANK OR CHUCK ROAST. I definitely recommend this for those wanting to try Indonesian food or are craving Indonesian food! I made this for my friends and boyfriend too and they all liked it a lot!

Easy to use and delicious Indonesia Spice; rendang is one of Indonesia dish.