PHILOSOPHY OF RANDANG
Rendang is synonymous with Minangkabau, as it is one of the rich culinary cultures that have been around for a long time and have survived until now.
For the Minangkabau people, rendang has an honorable position, so it has meaning and philosophy behind it. Rendang has a philosophy with the ingredients and spices in rendang, which illustrates deliberation and consensus in Minangkabau society.
PHILOSOPHY OF RANDANG
MEAT
The meat symbolizes Niniak Mamak (uncle) and Bundo Kanduang (mother). It depicts that they will provide prosperity to their children and nephews.
PHILOSOPHY OF RANDANG
COCONUT
Coconut (Karambia) symbolizes the intellectuals (cadiak pandai). Because they are able to bring groups and individuals together.
PHILOSOPHY OF RANDANG
CHILI
Chili (lado) symbolizes the scholars. It depicts the scholars who are firm in teaching religious values.
PHILOSOPHY OF RANDANG
SPICE
The three ingredients above are bound together by spice which describes the overall group of Minangkabau society.