Lamb and Bamboo Shoots Curry

Ingredients

 * 1 kg lamb, sliced thinly and fat removed
 * 5 tablespoons oil
 * 1 stalk lemon grass, bruised (white part only)
 * 3 kaffir lime leaves
 * 1 liter water
 * 3 – 4 tablespoons tamarind juice
 * 150 g bamboo shoots, boiled and sliced finely
 * 4 green chilies, halved
 * salt to taste

Spices (ground)

 * 10 red chilies
 * 5 candlenuts, roasted or fried
 * 2 teaspoons powdered cilantro
 * 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
 * 1 teaspoon turmeric, chopped
 * 2 teaspoons galangal, chopped
 * 7 shallots
 * 3 cloves garlic

Directions

 * 1) Fry the lamb gently until golden brown before setting aside.
 * 2) Heat up a wok with oil and saute the ground spices, lemon grass and kaffir lime leaves until fragrant.
 * 3) Add the meat, water and tamarind juice.
 * 4) Bring to the boil.
 * 5) Add bamboo shoots and green chilies.
 * 6) Cook until the lamb is tender and the sauce has reduced.
 * 7) Season with salt according to taste.
 * 8) If you prefer a slightly sweetened taste, you may add 1 teaspoon of sugar.