Pallubasa (Makassar beef stew)

Instructions

1. Toast the shredded coconut dry in a pan over medium heat, stirring until golden. Set aside.
2. Blend the shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, lemongrass and chili with the spices to make a paste.
3. Cut the meat and offal into 3 cm pieces and brown them in a large pot with a little oil.
4. Add the spice paste and fry for 3 minutes.
5. Pour in the water, add the bay leaves, lemongrass stalk and salt, then simmer covered for 1 hour 30 minutes over low heat.
6. Blend the toasted coconut with a little stock, then add it to the stew along with the palm sugar.
7. Cook for another 20 minutes uncovered to thicken the sauce.
8. Adjust the seasoning, add lime juice if desired, and serve with rice.