Rendang, The Philosophy Culinary of Minangkabau

Meat rendang traditional cuisine is typical of West Sumatra (Minangkabau). Ethnic this very tune in all the community, both in and abroad. Rendang daging materials created with the main beef, coconut and spice mixture some typical Indonesia. To produce meat rendang needed at least a good chili (lado), ginger, Serai, cook onion and various spices.

Cultural communities in West Sumatra rendang is not only a favorite food, but also has a value of philosophy itself. Rendang represent nature Minangkabau society and culture that is consensus, with the 4 elements represented by the rendang.

• Meat (Dagiang), which reflects the mamak Ninik as ethnic leaders,
• Coconut (Karambia), which reflects the cadiak clever and intellectual,
• Cabe (lado), which reflects the learned scholars who are spicy, firm in the faith,
• Utensils (pamasak), which reflects the whole society Minangkabau.