Beef rendang

Step 1

To make the paste, blend all the ingredients together in a food processor until smooth.

Step 2

To make the rendang, add the oil to a frying pan and fry the paste for a minute. Add the cinnamon stick, star anise, cardamom, cloves and lemongrass. Cook for another minute and add the beef followed by the coconut milk, yoghurt, tamarind, lime leaves and 200ml6½fl oz water. Stir and add the palm sugar and toasted coconut. Simmer over a low heat for 2 hours or until the meat is very tender. Garnish with chopped cucumber and chilli and serve.