Place beef cubes into a pot, cover with enough water, boil

Scoop away scums and continue boiling until beef cubes are tender, strain and slice, set aside

In an electric blender, mix onion, garlic and chilies. Dump mixture into a pan

Add turmeric and galangal powder, lemongrass, salam leaves, and kafir lime leaves, saute til bubbly

Stir in beef, cook for 2 mins

Stir in coconut, season with bouillon powder

Continue cooking, stirring often, until coconut feels dry to the touch (all spices absorbed).