TRIBUNNEWS.COM – Coconut milk and looks full of fat, why do Padang dishes such as curry and rendang last so long? Let’s get to the secret point.
Padang (Minang) cuisine is indeed the pride of Indonesians.
You see, Padang cuisine is one of the world’s most famous foods.
One example is rendang which is declared one of the most delicious foods in the world.
Yes, the taste of rendang really makes many people fall in love with it.
The combination of savory flavors from the spices is really able to lull the tongue of anyone who tries it.
What’s more special, Padang cuisine is also known to be long-lasting.
For example, delicious dishes full of spices are often used as provisions for holidays abroad.
Just in case it’s not suitable for Caucasian cuisine, rendang can be a lifesaver.
It’s so durable that endang is even sold in cans, you know.
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So, I’m curious, how come rendang contains coconut milk and is actually long-lasting and doesn’t spoil easily?
Even though we know, coconut milk is one of the ingredients that spoils the fastest.
Reasons Why Padang Food Doesn’t Go Stale Quickly
The fact that Padang food doesn’t go stale quickly is enough to arouse curiosity.
What makes rendang not go bad quickly?
“Why doesn’t Padang food left at room temperature go stale? Even though it really contains coconut milk.”
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“That’s because it contains more than 16 spices and herbs which are anti-microorganisms,” explained Ervina, Msc., from the Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences, some time ago.
According to Ervina, spices not only function as aromatics but are also useful as preservatives and can act as antioxidants.
Antioxidants are obtained from garlic, ginger, cumin, chilies, lemongrass leaves, and so on.
So, spices can also be used for medicine.
This is in accordance with research from Texas A&M University and Udayana University in the paper “Aroma and Flavor Compounds” for the USAID Tropical Plant Curriculum Project.
Spices and herbs are often used as ingredients to improve the taste of food and improve the color of food.
In Padang cuisine, for example, the process of cooking food ingredients with spices for 2-3 hours is what will improve the taste.
