Why Rendang deserves more attention

Rendang rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The complex from slow-cooked rendang complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using candlenut correctly takes real skill.

rendang from West Sumatra is consistently voted one of the world's most delicious dishes. I encountered it first in a Bali warung and that context helped me understand it properly. Bintang beer is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Rendang is the dish to start with.