Nasi Padang - Rendang Padang

The most famous Minang cuisine is rendang Padang. The people of West Sumatra have more than 150 variations of rendang, "William Wongso wrote in his book.

"Every village has its own version."

Rendang itself is usually made from beef or buffalo meat. The chopped meat is also seasoned with various herbs and cooked in thick coconut milk for hours. This cooking process which takes a long time makes rendang caramelized and the coconut milk turns brown.

Rendang itself is actually not the name of the cuisine, but the technique of cooking, perandang. Owning yourself means slow cooking.

The delicious taste and soft meat make this dish was chosen as one of the most delicious dishes in the world by CNN.

Source : https://www.cnnindonesia.com

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Bebbo Cocktail

 

By: Michelle P. E. Hunt and Laura Panter

A speakeasy-themed bar, Montgomery Place is all you would expect: dark walls, low tables sparsely lit, and barmen dressed in black outfits and yellow suspenders. The cocktail menu might be a nod to the past, but the menu is any thing but bathtub gin, with a stunning list of more than 50 cocktails. With categories such as Acqua Vitae and Songs of Citrus, just choosing where to start can be a challenge. It is best to ask the bartenders, who know every drink by heart.

1. To a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 2 oz gin, 1 tsp honey, ½ oz lemon juice and ½ oz fresh orange juice.

2. Shake and strain into a small Martini glass.

3. Garnish with an orange twist.

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Emerald Afternoon

By: Michelle P. E. Hunt and Laura Panter

In a cocktail shaker add 1 whole kiwi; ½ lime, chopped; 5 mint leaves, torn; and 1 oz vanilla syrup (see TIP). Muddle. Fill the shaker with ice and add 1½ oz 100 percent agave tequila and 2 oz white cranberry juice. Shake hard and strain into a Martini glass. Garnish with a kiwi slice. Makes 1 drink

TIP To make vanilla syrup, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup boiling water, stir to dissolve sugar and allow to cool. Add ¼ tsp vanilla extract and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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