Indonesian Beef Rendang

• 2.5 lbbeef chuck, cubed
• 1 cancoconut milk
• 4 stalkslemongrass
• 6 dried chiles
• 2 tbsptoasted coconut

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown the beef chuck in a heavy pot over medium-high heat in batches, then set aside.

2. 2

   Cook coconut milk and lemongrass in the same pot until softened and fragrant.

3. 3

   Return the beef chuck, add the liquid, and scrape up every browned bit from the bottom.

4. 4

   Simmer partly covered on low, 35-45 minutes, until everything is tender and the sauce has body.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust salt and acid at the end — that's what makes Indonesian Beef Rendang taste finished.