How to make Besengek Daging

Ingredients:

500 gr beef

1 onion

1 teaspoon shrimp paste

1/2 red chili pepper

1 teaspoon coriander (ground)

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

30 ml tamarind water

250 ml beef stock

500 ml coconut milk

2 teaspoons sugar

salt to taste

oil for frying

Preparation:

Place the beef in enough water to cover and boil until tender (about 1 hour). Remove from stock and slice after cooling. Chop the onion and fry with the shrimp paste. Add chili, pepper, coriander, turmeric, tamarind, sugar and salt. Let it for a further ¹/2 minute. Then add the beef and stock. Cover pan and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Uncover pan and add the coconut milk. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens.

Can be served on its own or with rice.