Soak tamarind in hot boiling water, set to side

Place beef cubes into a pot, and pour enough water covering it, bring to simmer. Once simmering, spoon away the foam and cover pot, let boil fully for 15 minutes

Meanwhile, saute thinly sliced garlic onion, bird eye chilies and bay leaf for a minute or two

15 minutes up, take off lid, and drop in baby carrots, cover again and let boil for another 15 minutes

Add in sliced red tomatoes, sauteed onion, then strain soaked tamarind, we just want the juice, and pour into the pot. Season with beef cube, kecap manis, and galangal powder

Continue boiling for another 5 minutes, then drop in sliced green beans and sliced tomatilos, cook for another 5 minutes and your Garang Asem is ready to be served