Beef Rendang as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Beef Rendang is absolutely in that category. The sweet-savoury balance quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. pandan does work that no substitute can replicate.

Penang is considered the food capital of Malaysia and rivals Singapore for hawker excellence. There's something about the a Penang hawker stall context that reinforces the comfort effect. fresh sugarcane juice alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.