Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon crushed ginger
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 lbs lamb, cut in 3/4 inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons dried lemon grass or 3 stalks fresh lemongrass, with ends crushed
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 cups coconut milk, divided
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt

Method

  • Fry onion, red pepper flakes, ginger root and garlic in 3 Tbsp.
  • oil.
  • When golden brown, add meat, lemon grass, water, and 1 1/2 cups coconut milk.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • When meat is almost cooked, add sugar and remaining coconut milk.
  • Return to a boil.
  • Lower heat and allow to simmer until very tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • When done, meat will be very tender and much of the liquid should have evaporated giving the dish a stew-like quality.
  • Add salt to taste and serve with rice.