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Rendang

Name: Rendang
Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients: 1 kg beef; 2 cups coconut milk; 3 stalks lemongrass; 2 inches galangal; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 inch ginger; 4 cloves garlic; 5 pieces shallots; 5 pieces red chili; 1 tsp coriander seeds; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 piece cinnamon stick; 3 pieces cloves; to taste salt; 1 tbsp palm sugar

Rendang is a rich and tender coconut beef stew slow-cooked with a blend of aromatic spices and herbs. It is a celebratory dish in Malaysian culture, symbolizing communal harmony and festive occasions.

15 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Minangkabau70%

Middle Eastern30%

Ingredients

beef
1 kg
coconut milk
2 cups
lemongrass
3 stalks
galangal
2 inches
turmeric
1 tsp
ginger
1 inch
garlic
4 cloves
shallots
5 pieces
red chili
5 pieces
coriander seeds
1 tsp
cumin
1/2 tsp
cinnamon stick
1 piece
cloves
3 pieces
salt
to taste
palm sugar
1 tbsp

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating from the Minangkabau ethnic group in West Sumatra, Indonesia, rendang was adopted and adapted in Malaysian cuisine where it became a staple festive dish during Eid and other celebrations.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Minangkabau70%

ingredients+techniques

Middle Eastern30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

slow cooking sautéing spice paste blending simmering

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