Rendang
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Rendang is a stir-fried meat dish or dry curry made of meat stewed in coconut milk and spices, widely popular across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and the southern parts of the Philippines,
Minangkabau randang from Padang
"Padang restaurant" in Surakarta.
Oil gives rendang its signature glossy finish. Turmeric leaves are sliced as garnishes.
A group of women preparing randang in West Sumatra.
Minangkabau people
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The Minangkabau, Minangkabos, or simply Minang, are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the Minangkabau Highlands of Western Sumatra region on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
Rendang
…to travel naturally through cultural exchange between the Sumatra and Malay Peninsula. In 20th century, the deeply rooted migratory tradition of the Minangkabau people further maintained and contributed to the dish's spread, as they introduced Minang-style rendang to the various places they settled. As a signature…
A Minangkabau bride and groom. The bride is wearing a Suntiang crown.
A statue believed to be Adityawarman, founder of Pagaruyung kingdom, a royal Minangkabau dynasty
Tuanku Imam Bonjol, a leader in the Padri War
Minangkabau chiefs, picture taken between 1910 and 1930