400g Beef sliced
1/2 tsp Aniseed powder
1 tsp Cumin powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1/4 tsp Galangal powder
1.5 Onions
2 sticks Lemon grass
2 cm Ginger
1 cup Shredded coconut
2 tsp Tamarind paste
3 tbsp Coconut powder mixed with
1 cup Water
1/2 tsp Bi-carb
2 tsp Red chilli chopped
1.5 tsp Sugar
2 pinches MSG (optional)
Good shake of Black pepper
Salt to tsate
3 tbsp Cooking oil
Method
Blend the lemon grass, 1 onion, and ginger into a paste
Put the bi-carb into the sliced beef and mix, allow to sit until needed
Dry fry the shredded coconut in a small pan
When the coconut is brown and fragrant remove and set aside
Put a larger pot on medium heat and add the cooking oil
Add the aniseed powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder and the galangal powder
Add the lemon grass, 1 onion, and ginger paste
Add the chilli
Add salt
Add sugar
Add the beef and stir well
Add the coconut power / water mix
Reduce heat slightly, cover and cook until oil starts to appear on top (at least 10 minutes)
Add the shredded coconut and mix well
Add tamarind
Add black pepper
Add MSG (optional)
Add the remaining (sliced) onion
Serve with Nasi Lemak and your choice of vegetable dish. One I recommend is Kang Kong Belacan
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