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Rendang

Rendang

Halal

Not a curry but a controlled desiccation — beef simmers in coconut milk and a complex rempah paste for hours until the liquid evaporates, the emulsion breaks into coconut oil, and the meat essentially deep-fries in its own spiced fat. Originating from the matrilineal Minangkabau people, rendang is the centrepiece of every Hari Raya celebration.

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Difficulty

hard

Prep Time

3 hours

Ingredients

  • beef
  • coconut milk
  • lemongrass
  • galangal
  • turmeric
  • chili
  • shallots
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • kerisik
  • kaffir lime leaves
  • turmeric leaves

Variations

  • rendang daging
  • rendang ayam
  • rendang tok
  • rendang Minang
  • rendang paru

Did You Know

In 2017, CNN named rendang as the world's number one most delicious food. A Hari Raya celebration without rendang is almost unthinkable for Malaysian families.

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Nutrition Facts

1 serving (200g)

Calories
480kcal
24%
Protein
32g64%
Carbohydrates
8g3%
Fat
36g55%
Fiber
2g8%
Sodium
620mg27%

% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.

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