Indonesian Beef Rendang | Saveur

Ingredients

• 5 medium shallots, chopped (about 1¼ cups)
• 4 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp.)
• 1 2-in. piece fresh or frozen-and-thawed galangal, peeled and finely chopped (about 2 Tbsp.)
• 1 2-in. piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped (about 2 Tbsp.)
• 1 ½-in. piece fresh or frozen-and-thawed turmeric, peeled and finely chopped (about 1½ tsp.)
• 3 candlenuts, toasted and ground (about 1 Tbsp.)
• 2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
• Kosher salt
• 2 lb. well-marbled boneless beef chuck, cut into 1½-in. pieces
• 2 stalks fresh lemongrass
• 2 1 ⁄ 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
• 6 makrut lime leaves
• 5 fresh curry leaves
• Banana leaves, for serving (optional)
• 4-6 cups steamed, long-grain white rice, for serving (optional)