I was looking through the recipes in my blog and I realized I never uploaded one of my favorite dishes. The Malaysian Beef Rendang, with Nasi Minyak. Rendang is a dish which originated from the Minangkabau ethnic group of Indonesia, and is now commonly served across the country, as well as Malaysia and Singapore. Rendang and nasi minyak is traditionally prepared by the Malay community during festive occasions, like Eid Mubarak or weddings. Though rendang is sometimes described as being like a curry, and the name is sometimes applied to curried meat dishes in Malaysia, authentic rendang is nothing like a curry! Malaysian rendang is usually made from beef but can also be made with chicken, or mutton. The meat is slowly cooked in coconut milk and spices for several hours until almost all the liquid is gone, allowing the meat to absorb the spicy condiments. The cooking process changes... Continue Reading