Beef Rendang Banjar Recipe - Authentic Indonesian Beef Rendang

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
• 6 shallots, peeled and sliced
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
• 2-inch piece fresh galangal, peeled
• 4 red Thai chilies, seeded
• 2 stalks lemongrass, white part only, smashed
• 5 kaffir lime leaves, torn
• 2 turmeric leaves (or 1 tsp ground turmeric)
• 1 cinnamon stick (3-inch)
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 star anise
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds, toasted and ground
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp palm sugar (or dark brown sugar)
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp tamarind paste
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil