Ingredients

• 500 grams flank steak (or any stewing steak)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 shallots
• 2 dried chilies
• 1 lemongrass stalk
• 1 thumb-sized piece of galangal
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 liter beef stock
• 2 potatoes
• 2 tablespoons tamarind puree
• Fish sauce, to taste
• Sugar, to taste
• 1 can coconut milk
• Steamed white rice, for serving
• Chopped peanuts, for garnish
• Fried shallots, for garnish
• Julienne fresh green chili, for garnish