Gule Kambing (Aromatic Lamb Stew)

Ingredients

• 5 Pounds Lamb -- Cubed
• 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 Medium Bay Leaf
• 1 Teaspoon Lemon Grass
• 2 Cups Beef Broth
• 5 Medium Shallot
• 4 Cloves Garlic
• 6 Large Macadamia Nuts
• 4 Medium Jalapeno
• 1/4 Teaspoon White Pepper
• 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne
• 2 Teaspoons Ginger
• 1 Teaspoon Galingal
• 1 Teaspoon Turmeric
• 2 Teaspoons Ground Coriander
• 2 Whole Cloves
• 4 Tablespoons Tamarind Water
• 2 Teaspoons Olive Oil
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• Parsley -- For Garnish

Directions

1. Place shallots, garlic, nuts, jalapenos, white pepper, cayenne, ginger, galingal, turmeric, coriander, cloves, tamarind, olive oil and salt into a blender.
   
2. Process to a paste. Transfer to a frying pan and saute for 6 minutes.
   
3. Add meat and simmer for 2 minutes.
   
4. Add broth, cinnamon, lemon grass and bay leaves.
   
5. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
   
6. Remove bay leave and serve over rice, sprinkled with parsley.