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Where to enjoy different takes on delicious 'rendang'
Here are some of the ways to enjoy rendang that don't require you to visit a Padang restaurant.
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Mostly based on beef, the popular rendang can be combined into both modern and traditional dishes. (Shutterstock/-)
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mid the fusion/mash-up food trend, it’s no surprise that rendang (beef simmered in coconut milk and spices) has joined the crowd of popular dishes evolving in different directions.
Here are some of the ways to enjoy rendang that don't require you to visit a Padang restaurant.
Martabak Rendang by Martruckbucks
As Padang restaurants' most popular dish, the birth of rendang in martabak (pancakes) is somewhat predictable. With other great ingredients and dishes having been added to martabak, incluging mozzarella and salted egg, martabak rendang is naturally delicious yet not as heavy as the actual rendang.
Spicy Beef Rendang by Enigma Restaurant, Bar and Biliards
Spicy Beef Rendang is an Indonesian version of spaghetti. There are a lot of touches of rendang in this menu, including its sauce. Yet Enigma uses imported beef to make sure that customers get the best quality of meat with a traditional taste.
Rendang Pizza by OPEN
Another adaptation of rendang into famous Western food is Rendang Pizza from OPEN Restaurant, situated at DoubleTree Hotel Cikini. This dish is proof that you can share the taste of rendang together with your family and/or friends in the best way possible.
(Read also: A taste of the best rendang in Jakarta)
Rendang steak by Namaaz Dining
Rendang can also feature in fine dining, and this is what Namaaz Dining does to attract attention from its customers. Rendang steak is one of the unique dishes reinterpreted by the restaurant, with others including modern fine dining style sop buntut (oxtail soup) and tongseng (lamb cooked in spicy coconut).
Rendang sushi by Suntiang
It’s hard to deny that Japanese culture has been around in Indonesia for a while now, including its cuisine. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t combine both, as Suntiang does by creating this amazing rendang sushi. It’s basically a delicious and easy option to choose when you’re craving both Japanese and Padang food.
Melted cheese rendang fries by Hummingbird Eatery
Not only as a heavy food, rendang is also a good addition to snacks like fries. Well, Hummingbird Eatery decided to create a new kind of snack for you to enjoy called melted cheese rendang fries. Judging only by the name, it sounds like a delicious one. (kes)
