Rendang Daging Sapi (Terbaik!)

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 1 1/2 lbs . boneless beef short ribs (cut into cubes)
• 5 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 stick cinnamon (about 2-inch length)
• 3 clove s
• 3 star anise
• 3 cardamom pods
• 1 lemongrass (cut into 4-inch length and pounded)
• 1 cup thick coconut milk (coconut cream)
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons tamarind pulp (soaked in some warm water for the juice and discard the seeds)
• 6 kaffir lime leaves (very finely sliced)
• 6 tablespoons kerisik (toasted coconut)
• 1 tablespoon sugar (or palm sugar to taste)
• salt (to taste)
• 5 shallots
• 1 inch galangal
• 3 lemongrass (white part only)
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 inch ginger
• 10 -12 dried chilies (soaked in warm water and seeded)