Step 1

Place beef and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 hour. Remove the beef and cut into 1 inch cubes. Reserve the beef stock.

Step 2

Heat the oil and sauté spice paste, asam kandis, lemongrass, cardamom, star anise, and cinnamon stick until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Pour the reserved beef stock into the pot and bring to a boil.

Step 4

Pour the coconut milk and bring to a boil.

Step 5

Return the beef into the pot, reduce heat and simmer until the liquid is slightly reduced and thickened and, about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Turn off heat and serve immediately with steamed white rice.