Ingredients

  • 4 each shallots sliced
  • 3 each garlic cloves
  • 1 piece ginger fresh, sliced
  • 4 each red chili peppers seeded, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons coriander ground
  • 18 teaspoon turmeric ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 pounds beef, short ribs lean, cut into 3inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons corn oil
  • 2 each salam leaf
  • 2 slices laos
  • 1 Stalk lemongrass
  • 1 slice lemon

Method

  • Process shallots, garlic, ginger, chiles, coriander, turmeric, salt and 1/2 cup of water to a smooth sauce.
  • Marinate beef for 1/2 hour.
  • Heat the oil: add the beef and marinade, the salam, laos, lemon grass and lemon; stir-fry over moderate heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining water, cover and cook until beef is tender, about 1 hour.
  • If the sauce evaporates too quickly, add another 1/2 cup water and continue to simmer.
  • Serve warm.
  • Serves six with rice and salad.