CULTURAL VALUES IN RANDANG
The custom of the Minangkabau people in the tradition of cooking randang, there is a series of values in it and has a very important meaning for the Minang people.
The ability to make randang is not only acquired directly or spontaneously, but also acquired by the Minang people through a series of learning processes.
CULTURAL VALUES IN RANDANG
CUSTOMARY VALUES
Randang has the first position in a traditional meal in Minangkabau. The necessity of serving randang at an event is an agreement that has existed since the old days.
Serving randang at an event contains traditional values that are role models for the Minangkabau people.
CULTURAL VALUES IN RANDANG
HALAL VALUE
The majority of Minangkabau people adhere to Islam, so that in everyday life the application of Islamic teachings is very much reflected. Although randang is a custom that must be fulfilled, it cannot be separated from its halalness.
Randang is certainly a halal food for consumption according to Islamic teachings in terms of the ingredients, seasonings and equipment used.
CULTURAL VALUES IN RANDANG
Accuracy Value
There is also the value of accuracy in the selection of ingredients, spices and equipment used in making rendang. For example, the selection of beef parts, spices for rendang, or old coconut used are carefully selected to produce the desired rendang. This illustrates that in doing anything we strive to be careful and meticulous in doing something.
CULTURAL VALUES IN RANDANG
The value of togetherness
Togetherness in the life of the Minangkabau people is very close. For example, the heavy work of cooking rendang for an event (alek) is done together because the process is long and the ingredients are prepared a lot, so it is done together to be light.
CULTURAL VALUES IN RANDANG
AWARD VALUE
Serving randang in an event, appreciating the presence of guests makes no difference whether they are well-off or otherwise. So high is the value of respect for randang, that its existence cannot be replaced by other dishes at every traditional event in the realm of Minangkabau.
CULTURAL VALUES IN RANDANG
<span data-metadata="">Creativity value
With the presence of various kinds of rendang at this time cannot be separated from the creativity of the Minangkabau people, so that there are various kinds of rendang served.
CULTURAL VALUES IN RANDANG
<span data-metadata="">The value of patience
The long process of making rendang ranges from 4 to 8 hours, so there is a value of patience in cooking rendang. Because, if you are impatient using high heat and original stirring techniques, the meat can be destroyed and in the end the resulting randang tastes bad. This teaches patience in the process of making rendang.