Beef Rendang - cooking recipe

Ingredients

200 ml coconut milk
2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, quartered
1 inch cubs fresh ginger, grated
2 red chilies, finely chopped
1 teaspoon tamarind paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
2 star anise
2 lbs beef, cubed

Preparation

Put all of the ingredients, EXCEPT FOR THE BEEF, into a blender and whizz for 1 minute to make the sauce.
Put the sauce in a pan and bring to the boil, add the meat, lower heat and simmer till meat is tender.