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
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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