Beef Liver in Coconut Milk

Description
Also known locally as Kalio Hati in Indonesia. Instead of using beef, it can also be substituted with chicken.

Ingredients

 * 500 cc coconut milk
 * 1 turmeric leaf, torn and knotted
 * 1 stalk lemon grass, bruised (white part only)
 * 3 kaffir lime leaves
 * 1 – 2 pieces asam gelugur
 * 500 g beef liver, cut into 3 cm cubes

Spice (ground)

 * 150 g red chilies
 * 1 tablespoon chopped galangal
 * 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
 * 1½ teaspoons chopped turmeric
 * 8 shallots
 * 2 teaspoons cilantro, roasted
 * salt to taste

Directions

 * 1) Use a small pot to boil the coconut milk with the ground spice and other ingredients except the liver.
 * 2) Cook until the gravy has thickened.
 * 3) Add the liver and simmer over low heat until the gravy is thick and oily.
 * 4) Remove the leaves before serving it hot with white rice.