Meaning of Culture and Cuisine Rendang

The origins traced rendang Sumatra , especially Minangkabau . For the people of Minang rendang already existed long ago and have become traditional cuisine served in a variety of traditional events and everyday dishes . As the cooking tradition , rendang thought to have been born since the first traditional Minang held .

Then the art of cooking has grown into the region's Malay culture of other regions ; ranging from Mandailing , Riau , Jambi , to the country side in Negeri Sembilan predominantly immigrants Minangkabau origin . That's why rendang widely recognized both in Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula .

Andalas University historian Prof. Gusti Asnan suspect , rendang dish has become widespread since the Minang people began to wander and sailed to Malacca to trade in the early 16th century . " Because the trip across the river and take a long time , rendang may be the right choice at the time as provisions.

"This is because the dry rendang is very durable , can be retained until months old , so that appropriate provision be made in the course of time to wander or commerce . Rendang is also mentioned in classical Malay literature like Hikayat Amir Hamzah proving that rendang is already known in the art of Malay cuisine since the 1550s ( mid 16th century ) .

Rendang has a distinguished position in the culture of Minangkabau society . Rendang has its own philosophy for West Sumatra Minangkabau society , namely deliberation and consensus , which departs from four basic ingredients that symbolize integrity Minang community , namely :

1. Dagiang ( beef ) , is a symbol of " niniak Mamak " ( the leaders of the indigenous tribe ).
2. Karambia ( coconut ) , a symbol " Cadiak Clever " ( the Property ).
3. Lado ( chili ) , is a symbol of " Ulema " spicy , firm to teach religious laws.
4. Cookers ( spice ) , is a symbol of the whole society Minangkabau .

In the tradition of Minangkabau , rendang is a dish to be presented in any special event , such as a variety of Minangkabau traditional ceremonies , receptions, or welcoming the guest of honor . In Malay tradition , both in Riau , Jambi , Medan or the Malay Peninsula , rendang is a special dish that is served in festivity circumcisions, birthdays, weddings , litany , or religious events , such as Idul Fitri and Idul Qurban .