rendang (spicy coconut beef)
categories:  Beef | International   

Prepared: 2004-03-31

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. beef chuck, cut into approx. 7 pieces
• 1 1/2 Tbs. chopped shallots
• 1 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
• 6-10 red hot chili pepper
• 1 Tbs. vegetables oil
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1/2 slice ginger
• 1/2 square inch of lemon peel
• 1 1/2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 pieces of laos / galingal

Preparation:

• crush shallots, garlic, turmeric and chili peppers into a paste.
• place oil in a large wok and stir fry the paste until you can smell the fragrance.
• add the beef pieces, and stir fry them for another three minutes.
• then add the coconut milk, ginger, lemon peel, bay leaves and laos .
• cook over medium heat, stirring it frequently, for about one hour or more, or until the meat is tender and the liquid has almost completely evaporated, leaving a very thick sauce.

makes 3 servings