Heavenly Spiced Beef Stew with Coconut Milk

Spiced Beef Stew (Daging Sapi Masak Rempah)

Ingredients:

• 1 kg beef, cut into small cubes
• 2 small cartons coconut milk
• 20 shallots
• 20 cloves garlic
• 10 candlenuts
• 3 pieces of ginger, peeled
• 3 pieces of turmeric, peeled
• 3 pieces of galangal, peeled
• 1 stalk lemongrass
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 cups water
• 4 bay leaves
• 4 kaffir lime leaves

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • Cut the beef into small cubes for even cooking.
   • Peel the ginger, turmeric, and galangal.

2. Blend the Spices:

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   • In a blender, combine the shallots, garlic, candlenuts, ginger, turmeric, and galangal. Blend until the mixture becomes a smooth paste.

3. Combine Ingredients:

   • In a large pot, add the blended spice paste, beef cubes, coconut milk, black pepper, salt, and water.
   • Add the bay leaves and kaffir lime leaves. Stir well to mix all the ingredients.

4. Cook the Stew:

   • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
   • Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
   • Cook until the beef is tender and the flavors are well developed. This can take about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the size of the beef cubes.

5. Adjust and Serve:

   • Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning if needed.
   • Continue to simmer until the liquid reduces and the stew becomes slightly dry, or to your preferred consistency.

6. Final Touches:

   • Turn off the heat when the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together beautifully.

Enjoy your Spiced Beef Stew, a rich and aromatic dish perfect for a hearty meal!