Amehnat (Country Style Beef) Recipe

• 1/2 c. Onion, minced fine
• 1 lrg Garlic clove, minced fine
• 1/2 x Inch fresh ginger, minced fine
• 1 tsp Dry warm red chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Fish sauce (nam pya ye)
• 1/4 tsp Grnd turmeric
• 1 Tbsp. Corn or possibly peanut oil
• 1 lb Boneless beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 c. Water
• 1 stalk lemongrass, cut into 4 pcs, lightly pounded
• 1 tsp Tamarind paste, dissolved in
• 2 Tbsp. Water, and strained through a metal seive

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