method
1. Put all the ingredients for the paste in a blender or food processor with 4 tbsp of coconut milk, and blend until smooth.
2. Transfer this paste into a large saucepan, heat and bring to the boil, then stir continuously for 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add the meat cubes, and stir these until all the cubes are well coated with the paste and the meat has changed colour.
4. Add the lemon grass, kaffir lime or bay leaves, sugar and hot water, stir and cover the saucepan.
5. Simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Remove the saucepan lid and add the remains of the coconut milk.
7. Bring the contents back to the boil and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring often.
8. Taste, and add more salt if necessary.
9. Take out the lemon grass and the kaffir lime or bay leaves before serving the stew hot with plain boiled rice.
serving amount
serves: 4 - 6
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