Rendang

Rendang
Authentic Minangkabau (Padang), Indonesia, beef rendang has a dark colour, with very little liquid content.
Alternative namesRandang (in Minangkabau)
CourseMain course
Place of originIndonesia[1][2]
Region or stateWest Sumatra[3]
Associated cuisineIndonesia,[4] Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei
Serving temperatureHot or room temperature
Main ingredientsMeat (beef, lamb or goat), coconut milk, chilli, ginger, galangal, turmeric, lemongrass, garlic, shallot
VariationsChicken rendang, duck rendang, liver rendang, spleen rendang

Rendang (/rɛnˈdæŋ/; Indonesian pronunciation: [ˈrəndaŋ]) is a Minangkabau dish. It is a rich meat-based dish that is slow-cooked, braised in coconut milk, and seasoned with herb and spice mixture over a period of several hours. As the liquids evaporate, the meat turns dark brown and tender, caramelizing and infusing it with rich flavours.[5][6]

It originated from the Minangkabau region in West Sumatra, Indonesia.[7] It has spread across Indonesian cuisine to the cuisines of neighbouring Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and the Philippines.[2] As the signature dish of Minangkabau culture, rendang is traditionally served at ceremonial occasions to honour guests during festive events, such as wedding feasts and Lebaran (Indonesian popular words for both Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha).[8] Rendang is also traditionally served among the Malay community in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, as well as the Maranao in the Philippines.[9]

Rendang is officially recognised as one of Indonesia's national dishes. Six types of rendang preparations have also been designated as intangible cultural heritage by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture. A broad survey in 2011 placed beef rendang as the most delicious dish in the world.[10][11]

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  7. ^ Owen, Sri (1993). The Rice Book. Doubleday. ISBN 0-7112-2260-6.
  8. ^ Lipoeto, Nur I; Agus, Zulkarnain; Oenzil, Fadil; Masrul, Mukhtar; Wattanapenpaiboon, Naiyana; Wahlqvist, Mark L (February 2001). "Contemporary Minangkabau food culture in West Sumatra, Indonesia". Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 10 (1). Blackwell Synergy: 10–16. doi:10.1046/j.1440-6047.2001.00201.x. PMID 11708602.
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  10. ^ Tim Cheung (7 September 2011). "Your pick: World's 50 best foods". CNNGo. Archived from the original on 11 November 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
  11. ^ "Fun Facts about Rendang As the World's Best Food - Indonesia Travel". www.indonesia.travel. Retrieved 23 September 2023.

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