| 4 | each | shallots | sliced |
| 3 | each | garlic cloves | sliced |
| 1 | piece | ginger root | fresh,sliced |
| 4-5 | each | hot chili peppers | seeded, sliced |
| 2 | teaspoons | coriander | ground |
| 1/8 | teaspoon | turmeric | ground |
| 1 | teaspoon | salt | or to taste |
| 2 | cups | water | |
| 2 | pounds | beef, short ribs | cut into 3inch pieces |
| 2 | tablespoons | corn oil | |
| 2 | each | salam leaf | |
| 2 | slices | laos | |
| 1 | Stalk | lemon grass | |
| 1 | slice | lemon |
Process shallots, garlic, ginger, chiles, coriander, turmeric, salt and 1/2 cup of water to a smooth sauce.
Marinate beef for 1/2 hour.
Heat the oil: add the beef and marinade, the salam, laos, lemon grass and lemon; stir-fry over moderate heat for 5 minutes.
Add remaining water, cover and cook until beef is tender, about 1 hour.
If the sauce evaporates too quickly, add another 1/2 cup water and continue to simmer.
Serve warm.
Serves six with rice and salad.
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