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

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