Ikan Bumbu Rujak (Spice-Braised Tuna) | Saveur

Ingredients

• 2 stalks fresh, thick lemongrass, trimmed
• 1 tbsp. tamarind pulp
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3-5 long red chiles, such as holland or cayenne, stemmed and chopped
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 1 (2") piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
• 1 (2") piece fresh galangal, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise (optional)
• 5 tbsp. peanut oil
• 3 cassia sticks
• 2 whole nutmegs, cracked open with a nutcracker
• 1 tsp. whole cloves
• 1 1⁄2 lb. skinless, boneless tuna filets, cut into 2" chunks
• 1⁄4 cup kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)
• Salt