Beef in Spiced and Tangy Gravy

==Description==
In Indonesia, this cuisine is also known locally as daging asam.
==Ingredients==
* 1 kg beef
* 1 liter coconut milk
* 2 tablespoons margarine
* 6 cloves garlic, sliced
* 10 shallots, sliced finely
* ½ nutmeg
* 3 cm cinnamon stick
* 3 cloves
* 3 cardamoms
* 250 g potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 cm cubes
* 1 – 2 tablespoons tamarind juice
* 5 carambolas, cut into small pieces
=== Spices (ground) ===
* 1 tablespoon cilantro
* ½ teaspoon cumin
* ½ teaspoon aniseed
* ½ teaspoon pepper
* salt to taste
==Directions==
# Cut the beef into bite-size of 2 cm cubes.
# Thoroughly mixed the ground spices with the beef and set aside for 30 minutes.
# Heat a frying pan with the margarine and saute the garlic until golden brown.
# Add the shallots and fry until soft.
# Mix in the beef, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and cardamoms.
# Stir fry until fragrant before pouring in the coconut milk.
# When the beef is near tender, add the potatoes, tamarind juice and carambolas.
# Simmer until the ingredients are cooked and the gravy has thickened.
# Serve while hot with white rice.
Category:Indonesian Meat Dishes
Category:Beef Recipes
Category:Coconut milk Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes
Category:Shallot Recipes
Category:Potato Recipes
Category:Tamarind juice Recipes
Category:Star fruit Recipes
Category:Clove Recipes
Category:Cardamom Recipes