Rendang Padang(Spicy Beef From Padang, Sumatra-Indonesia.)

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean beef, sliced against the grain into bite size pieces
• 1 medium red onion, minced
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic, mashed
• 3 kemiri (Macadamia) nuts, crushed
• 2 Tbsp. fresh ginger, grated
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. lemon or lime juice
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. coriander powder
• 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. dried red chili flakes
• 1 tsp. lemon grass powder
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 2 Tbsp. turmeric
• 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1 c. unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 c. water
• 1/2 c. freshly grated or unsweetened dry coconut flakes
• 2 bay leaves (optional)