INGREDIENTS
1 1/2
lbs. boneless beef short ribs (cut into cubes)
5 tbsp
cooking oil
1
cinnamon stick (about 2-inch length)
3 cloves
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3
star anise
3
cardamom pods
1
lemongrass (cut into 4-inch length and pounded)
1 cup
thick coconut milk (coconut cream)
1 cup
water
2 tsp
tamarind pulp (soaked in some warm water for the juice and discard the seeds)
6
kaffir lime leaves (very finely sliced)
6 tbsp
kerisik (toasted coconut)
1 tbsp
sugar or palm sugar (to taste)
Salt
5
shallots
1
inch galangal
3
lemongrass (white part only)
5 cloves
garlic
1
inch ginger
10
dried chilies (soaked in warm water and seeded)