Beef Slices in Black Sauce (Daging Masak Hitam)

Ingredients:

500g Beef Tenderloin/Sirloin, cut stripped

2 lemongrass, bruised

1-knot pandan leaf

1 cinnamon stick

5 cardamom seeds

2 star-anise

5 cloves

2 tbsp ground chili

1 tomato, diced

Enough sweet soy sauce

Marinade

1 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tbsp sweet soy sauce

1 tbsp dark soy sauce

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp fennel powder

Mashing/Pounding

3 clove garlic

4 shallots

1" ginger

Instructions:

1. Combine the beef slices with the marinated ingredients and mash them together. Mix well, then let the mixture marinate for 1-2 hours or overnight.
2. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the lemongrass, pandan leaves, and spices. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the spices release their aroma.
3. Add the ground chili and sauté for 5 minutes. Then, add the diced tomatoes and stir-fry until the tomatoes soften.
4. Add the marinated beef slices to the pot, stirring well to combine. Add more sweet soy sauce and cook for 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. Enjoy!