Bored of always making kosha mangsho I decided to try out something new which is when I stumbled upon the recipe for Rendang.I once had lamb rendang at a Malaysian place and liked it a lot. Typically I don’t eat lamb, because I can’t stand its overpowering smell but this dish didn’t stink at all and I gobbled up quite a bit of it. At home I decided to substitute lamb with goat and also made a few adjustments with the ingredients according to what I had in store.
Ingredients:
Goat meat – 1 lb
Onion – 1
Garlic cloves – 2
Grated ginger – 1 tsp
Red chili – 2
Brown sugar – 1 tsp
Lemongrass stalk – ½ (lower part only, thinly sliced)
Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp
Chili powder – ½ tsp
Cumin powder – ½ tsp
Coriander powder – ½ tsp
Garam masala powder – ¼ tsp
Lime juice -- ½ a lime
Lime zest – ½ tsp
Light coconut milk – one 14oz can
Canola Oil
Procedure:
Though the recipe book I was following didn’t call for any marinating I am a bit wary of goat being a bit tough and chewy so I marinated the meat overnight in lime juice, turmeric powder, chili powder, garam masala powder, cumin and coriander powder.
In a food processor make a paste of the onion, ginger, garlic, chilies and lemongrass.
In a heavy bottomed pan heat oil and add the brown sugar and let it melt. Now add the onion paste and fry the mixture until it is browned.
Add the meat and lime zest and fry for another minute or so.
Now add the coconut milk, bring to a boil and let it simmer on low heat for 1-1 ½ hours until the meat is tender and the liquid reduces considerably. Check from time to time so that it does not stick to the bottom. If more liquid is necessary add water or more coconut milk.
Sprinkle lime juice on top and serve with steamed rice.
