Beef Rendang

Step 1

Process the chilies, shallots, galangal, ginger, garlic, and lemongrass in a food processor until it forms a paste.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a large sauce pan and brown the beef on all sides.

Step 3

Add the paste from step 1, along with the cinnamon, cloves, star anise, cardamom, and lemongrass and cook until fragrant, about a minute.

Step 4

Add the coconut milk and tamarind, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the beef is fall apart tender, about 1-2 hours.

Step 5

Add the kaffir lime leaves, coconut and palm sugar and cook another minute before seasoning with salt to taste.

Step 6

Remove the cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, cardamon and lemongrass stalk and enjoy!