Malaysian/Indonesian Beef Rendang

Ingredients

• 10g dried mild chilies (I'm using guajillo)
• 6 cloves garlic
• ½ cup shallots, chopped
• 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
• 2 -inch pc galangal, chopped
• 2 -inch pc ginger, chopped
• 8 pc cloves
• 5 pc green cardamom
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 pc star anise
• 4 candlenuts
• 1½ lb (700g) stew beef such as chuck or boneless short ribs
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 2 Tbsp tamarind concentrate
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ cup dried shredded coconut (for making kerisik, see note)
• 6 kaffir lime leaves, torn into chunks
• Optional: Fish sauce for seasoning adjustment