🇮🇩 West Sumatra (Minangkabau) · Minangkabau
Rendang
Authenticity98 / 100
Prototype/demo metric — not an official certification. Based on regional origin, traditional ingredients, preparation, cultural relevance and variation.
What is it?
Slow-cooked dry beef curry in coconut milk and spices until the liquid evaporates and the meat is deeply caramelised.
Where does it come from?
UNESCO-recognised as Indonesian intangible cultural heritage. True rendang is dry, not saucy.
What does it taste like?
Spice
★★★★★Sweet
★★★★★Sour
★★★★★Umami
★★★★★Key ingredients
- beef
- coconut milk
- lemongrass
- galangal
- chilli
- turmeric
What makes it authentic?
regional Origin99
traditional Ingredients97
traditional Preparation98
cultural Relevance99
regional Variation90
Authenticity indicators are based on available culinary information and are intended to help users explore regional food traditions.
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Where Can I Try It?
Demo restaurant data — not live availability.
Minang House
Jakarta · Minangkabau · $$ · ★ 4.6 · 3.0 km