Beef Rendang Slow Cooker - Slow Cooker Beef Rendang El Mundo Eats . Heat the oil in a large pan or flameproof casserole, add the star anise, cinnamon sticks and cloves and allow to sizzle on a medium heat for a minute. Drizzle the soy sauce and thai fish sauce over the meat and stir to coat well. Put meat back in the pan, add coconut milk, stock, coconut shavings, and lemongrass tops. Add the star anise, cardamom pods, cinnamon and lemongrass paste. Start by putting the onions, 2 of the chillies, garlic, salt, cumin, coriander and tumeric into a food processor. Add the star anise, cardamom pods, cinnamon and lemongrass paste. Beef rendang is a favorite of my family, and i have adapted my recipe to be made in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. Add the coconut milk, tamarind juice, water, and simmer on medium heat, stirring frequently until the meat is almost cooked. Make sure you get your hands on a decent piece of beef and invite all the family round