Malaysian Beef Curry Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coriander
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 cardamom pod
• 2 black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 star anise
• 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
• 4 red chili peppers
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 inch fresh galangal root (or 2 tsp dried)
• 1/2 inch fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemongrass (minced)
• 3 shallots
• 1 lb stewing beef
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 3 small potatoes
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 kaffir lime leaf
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar