Beef rendang is a really rich South-East Asian curry ... galangal and chillies. Blend to a fine paste (you may need to remove the lid and push the mixture down a couple of times with spatula ...

Add the rendang paste and fry to release the oils; add chicken stock and mix well. Bring to the boil. Add coconut milk, lime leaves and salt and pepper to taste. Bring back to the boil ...

There are as many recipes for beef rendang as there are cooks who make it. It's a complexly flavoured dish because of the large amount of spices and herbs. If you have the time, make the rendang a ...