Beef Rendang

Directions

1. 1
   Put peppers in a bowl and add cold water to cover.
2. 2
   Let soak an hour or longer or until softened.
3. 3
   Drain well.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Cut beef into 3/4-inch cubes.
6. 6
   Chop peppers and put them into container of electric blender.
7. 7
   Add shallots, fresh lemon grass or lemon grass powder, garlic, ginger and 1/3 cup of water and blend thoroughly.
8. 8
   Heat oil in a wok or skillet and when it is quite hot add chili pepper mixture.
9. 9
   Cook, stirring, about 10 seconds and add beef.
10. 10
    Add coconut cream or milk and remaining 2/3 cup water.
11. 11
    Bring to a boil and cover closely.
12. 12
    Let simmer about 20 minutes.
13. 13
    Add lime leaves, tamarind liquid or lemon juice, and sugar.
14. 14
    Put shredded coconut in a skillet and cook, shaking skillet and stirring, until coconut is lightly browned.
15. 15
    Add this to beef.
16. 16
    Stir and continue cooking about 5 minutes.
17. 17
    Cover and continue cooking about 25 minutes.
18. 18
    Uncover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
19. 19
    Serve hot with rice.