Beef rendang

Ingredients
1 1/4 liters coconut milk
1 turmeric leaf, torn and knotted
5 kaffir lime leaves
1 stalk lemon grass, pressed
1-2 pcs asam gelugur (tamarind)
10 red chillies finely sliced
1 kg beef (fat and sinew removed ) cut into 3cm cubes
Spices (ground)
3 tbs chopped galangel
1/2 tbs chopped turmeric
1/2 tbs chopped ginger
200 g red chillies
4 shallots
Salt to taste
Method
Simmer coconut milk with turmeric leaf, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, asam gelugur, sliced chillies and ground spices until the milk thickens  and becomes oily. Reduce heat, add beef and cook until tender. Stir occasionally until the spices become dry and turn brown .