Rendang

Ingredients

• 2 lemon grass stalks
• 3 red onions
• 6 garlic cloves

• 4cm ginger root
• 3 chillies
• 3 tbsp sunflower oil
• 2 tbsp cumin
• 2 tbsp dry coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric

Blend well in a food processor. Fry the paste for 3-4 minutes in a deep pot.

• 1.5 kg beef into 3cm cubes

Add to the paste and sear for 5 minutes.

• 400ml coconut milk
• 800ml water
• 4 bay (or lime) leaves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Add all the above to the pot and simmer for 2½ hours until sauce has thickened. Serve with rice and roasted coconut flakes.

Source: bbc.co.uk/food