Beef Rendang Curry

Ingredients

• 800g beef chuck, tri tip or stewing beef, cut into 3 cm cubes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed and smashed
• 3 tbsp rendang curry paste
• 400ml coconut cream
• 200ml beef stock or water
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 4-5 kaffir lime leaves, torn
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Salt, to taste
• Steamed jasmine rice
• Fresh coriander, for garnish
• Fried shallots, for garnish