Gulai kambing is a traditional stew originating from Indonesia. The stew is usually made with a combination of lamb or mutton, coconut milk, chicken stock, palm sugar, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and oil.

Another component of the dish is a spice paste that usually consists of shallots, garlic, hot peppers, ginger, galangal, candlenuts, turmeric, coriander, and cumin. The spice paste is fried in oil, the meat is then added to the pan with coconut milk and spices, and the stew is simmered until the meat becomes tender and the liquid has reduced by half.