Bamboe Bumbu Empal (Traditional Herbs Fried Beef/Meat) 72g

Slow-Cooked Perfection – Authentic Padang-Style Beef Rendang Made Easy!

Master Indonesia’s most famous dish with Bamboe’s authentic Rendang spice mix – your shortcut to creating that iconic rich, caramelized, and intensely flavorful beef rendang right at home. This 35g packet contains the perfect balance of coconut, lemongrass, galangal, and aromatic spices that slowly transform into a thick, dark sauce clinging to tender meat.

Key Features:
✔ Padang Restaurant Quality – The same complex spice blend used in West Sumatra
✔ 8-Hour Flavor in Half the Time – Developed for home cooks (cooks in 2-3 hours)
✔ All-Natural Spices – No MSG, artificial colors or preservatives
✔ Multi-Purpose – Works with beef, chicken, jackfruit, or mushrooms
✔ 35g = Perfect for 500g Meat

The Rendang Difference:
• Stage 1: Spicy coconut broth (gulai)
• Stage 2: Thickened sauce (kalio)
• Stage 3: Dark, dry caramelization (true rendang)

How To Use:

1. Simmer meat in spice paste and coconut milk

2. Stir frequently as sauce reduces

3. Cook until sauce turns dark brown and clings to meat

Serving Tradition:
• RICE: Serve with steamed jasmine rice
• GARNISH: Fried shallots and lime leaves
• SIDES: Balado vegetables or cassava leaves

Pro Tips:
✓ Use chuck roast or brisket for perfect texture
✓ Freezes beautifully – flavors deepen over time
✓ For authentic texture, shred meat with sauce

Cultural Note:
UNESCO-recognized Indonesian heritage food – this spice mix captures the centuries-old Minangkabau recipe perfected by Padang chefs.

Storage:
Store in cool, dry place. Once opened, keep refrigerated and use within 2 months.