YELLOW BEEF SOUP

Soup is a perfect dish for winter time. We just finished up what I call "YELLOW BEEF SOUP" :) It's not too difficult to cook. You only need at least 2 hours :D.
(It takes time to boil the beef)

Ingredients :
2 lbs beef ( I used baby shank, but you can use chuck or brisket) - cut into small cubes.
2 stalks lemongrass, cut into 2 inches and bruised
6 kafir lime leaves
1 inch galangal, crushed
3 tbs sugar
1 tbs salt
1 tea spoon pepper
2,500 ml water

SPICE PASTE :
10 cloves garlic
8 shallots
1 inch ginger
2 inches turmeric
1/2 tea spoon salt

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1. Bring the water to boil, add the beef and cook until tender. (I usually discard the first boiling water. Add 2,500 ml new water in the pot to boil).

2. Finely grind the garlic,shallots,ginger,turmeric and salt. Saute in 2 tbs cooking oil about 1 minute. Set aside.

3. Saute lemongrass, galangal, kafir lime leaves in 1 tbs cooking oil, add all of them in boiling water, then add the spice paste. Mix well and add sugar, salt, and pepper.

4. Garnish with finely sliced scallion.

5. Serve with crispy shallot, ABC sweet soy sauce, lime wedges and hot steam rice.