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Saturday, September 19, 2009

Cooking the rendang

Tommorrow Muslims all over the world celebrate the festival of Aidilfitri – known as Hari Raya Puasa in Malaysia. It marks the completion of Ramadhan, the holy month of fasting.

As ususal 1 day before aidilfitri, I would cook the traditional dishes such as the beef rendang, chicken rendang and ketupat for the children and neighbours and friends who come to visit. Probably I had been doing it for the last 30 years or so. But I don't think my rendang had shown any improvement over the years...mmm...in fact everytime I cook it, it tastes different, sometimes better, sometimes not so good. I think I am not destined to be one of those women who would leave a legacy behind in the culinary department...


The just completed chicken rendang in the kuali. In front are some of the many ingredients that go into making this must-have Hari Raya dish.

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