Braised Beef Shanks With Lemongrass Coconut Milk And Ginger Recipe

• 2 tsp grnd coriander
• 1 tsp grnd cardamom
• 1 tsp grnd cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp grnd cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp freshly grnd black pepper
• 2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
• 4 lb beef shanks, cut 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick
• 3 Tbsp. peanut oil
• 3 c. minced onions
• 2 x carrots cut into 1/4 inch dice
• 4 x garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
• 2 c. low-sodium chicken stock
• 1 1/2 c. unsweetened coconut lowfat milk
• 1 stalk lemongrass, tough outer part removed, tender center very thinly sliced Or possibly 1 Tbsp. thinly sliced lime zest
• 3 x bay leaves
• 1 c. minced fresh cilantro for garnish
• 1/4 c. minced fresh mint for garnish (opt) Or possibly equivalent minced fresh basil

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