Home cooking attempt — Beef Rendang from scratch

I spent an afternoon making Beef Rendang from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting galangal right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The bold and complex result was rewarding once I got it right.

Malaysian cuisine reflects the Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous Orang Asli traditions of a multicultural society. I served it with Anchor beer as the recipe suggested and the pairing made sense. It took longer than I expected but the outcome was genuinely satisfying. Making Beef Rendang yourself gives you a new appreciation for what goes into it at a restaurant.