Rendang Padang(Spicy Beef From Padang, Sumatra-Indonesia.) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean beef, sliced against the grain into bite size pieces
1 medium red onion, minced
3 to 4 cloves garlic, mashed
3 kemiri (Macadamia) nuts, crushed
2 Tbsp. fresh ginger, grated
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. lemon or lime juice
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. coriander powder
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. dried red chili flakes
1 tsp. lemon grass powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
2 Tbsp. turmeric
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
2 Tbsp. water
1 c. unsweetened coconut milk
1 c. water
1/2 c. freshly grated or unsweetened dry coconut flakes
2 bay leaves (optional)

Preparation

Combine the seasoning ingredients, oil and water in a big bowl. Stir and mix well. Add the meat and toss to coat evenly. Allow to marinate at room temperature for 1/2 to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.