Rendang Daging

4 to 6 Servings

Ingredients (spicy paste)

10 dried chilies, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes

4 shallots, diced

1-inch piece ginger, peeled, minced 3 lemongrass, rough exterior removed, finely chopped

4 cloves, garlic, minced

Ingredients (stews):

1 ½ lb beef stewing meat

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 stick cinnamon

3 cloves

3 star anise pods

3 cardamom pods

1 stalk lemongrass, outer leaves removed, finely minced

1 can coconut milk

2 tsp tamarind paste

1/3 cup unsweetened coconut, lightly toasted

1 tbsp sugar

Salt, to taste

Rice, to serve

Directions: Make the paste by blending the chilies, shallot, ginger, lemongrass, and garlic with a couple tablespoons of the water used to soak the chilies until a paste forms. Toss meat in the paste. Set a large