Balinese Lamb - (Kambing Mekuah)

Ingredients :

1 1/4 lb boneless lamb leg or shoulder cut in 3/4" cubes
2 tbl oil
1 cup Basic Spice Paste (see recipe)
1 tsp coriander seeds crushed
1 tbl distilled white vinegar
12 whl cardamom pods bruised
1 stalk lemongrass bruised
1 1/2 cup water
2 cup coconut milk

Method :

* Bring 12 cups of water to a boil in a large stockpot. Add lamb cubes, cook for 5 minutes, then pour off the water.
* Heat oil, add the spice paste and coriander and fry for 2 minutes over medium heat. Add lamb, vinegar, cardamom, lemongrass and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil and simmer until three-quarters cooked.
* Add coconut milk, bring back to a boil and simmer, uncovered, until meat is tender. Should the sauce reduce too much, add a little chicken stock. The sauce should be creamy in consistency.
* Serve with steamed rice, fried shallots, lemon slices and sliced celery.
* Comments: The lamb can be replaced by either beef or chicken.

From : http://fooddownunder.com