1 deep-fried red chilli
50g/2oz desiccated coconut flakes
coriander sprigs to garnish
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
1 tbsp chopped galangal (or another tbsp of the above)
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger
1 lemongrass stalk, tough outer layer removed and roughly chopped
1 onion, roughly chopped
deep-fried shallots
zest of a lime
250g/9oz basmati rice
400ml/14fl oz coconut milk
1 tbsp of tamarind paste or juice of a lime
6 cardamom pods
4 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
sea salt
2 tbsp sunflower oil
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 tsp turmeric
650g/1lb 7oz braising steak, cut into 2cm/1inch cubes
4 makrut lime leaves