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

 * 1) Cut the beef into bite-size of 2 cm cubes.
 * 2) Thoroughly mixed the ground spices with the beef and set aside for 30 minutes.
 * 3) Heat a frying pan with the margarine and saute the garlic until golden brown.
 * 4) Add the shallots and fry until soft.
 * 5) Mix in the beef, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and cardamoms.
 * 6) Stir fry until fragrant before pouring in the coconut milk.
 * 7) When the beef is near tender, add the potatoes, tamarind juice and carambolas.
 * 8) Simmer until the ingredients are cooked and the gravy has thickened.
 * 9) Serve while hot with white rice.