Name: Malaysian Rendang Beef Burger
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Malaysian-inspired
Ingredients: 500 g ground beef (80/20 blend); 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, finely minced; 15 g fresh ginger, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 200 ml coconut milk; 30 ml soy sauce; 15 ml fish sauce; 15 g palm sugar or brown sugar; 5 ml chili paste or sambal oelek; 2 star anise; 1 cinnamon stick; 30 ml vegetable oil; 4 brioche buns, split and toasted; 1 cucumber, thinly sliced; 60 g fried shallots (store-bought or homemade); Fresh cilantro leaves; Salt and pepper, to taste

The Malaysian Rendang Beef Burger brings the complex, aromatic flavors of Southeast Asia's most celebrated curry into burger form. This recipe transforms the traditional slow-cooked rendang into a juicy patty infused with coconut, lemongrass, galangal, and warm spices that create layers of flavor in every bite.

What makes this burger extraordinary is the depth of spice—not heat, but aromatic complexity. The beef patty itself contains finely minced lemongrass and ginger, while a quick rendang-style sauce simmers with coconut milk, star anise, and chili for a rich, slightly sweet glaze. Fresh cucumber slices and crispy fried shallots add essential textural contrast, cutting through the richness with cool crunch and savory crispness.

Perfect for adventurous eaters looking to explore Malaysian cuisine beyond the usual suspects, this burger delivers restaurant-quality flavors with home-kitchen techniques. The aromatic spices fill your kitchen with an intoxicating fragrance that promises the incredible taste to come.

Malaysian Rendang Beef Burger

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