Daging goreng kunyit (turmeric fried beef)

Instructions

1. Cut the meat into thin strips about 5 mm wide. Blend the garlic, ginger, chillies and turmeric with a little water.
2. Coat the meat in this paste and leave to marinate for 15 minutes.
3. Thinly slice the onions, bruise the lemongrass and heat it with the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
4. Add the onions and bay leaf and fry for 5 minutes until golden.
5. Add the marinated meat and cook over medium-high heat for 15 minutes, stirring, until the sauce has evaporated and the meat caramelises.
6. Add the palm sugar, mix for 2 minutes and adjust the salt before serving.