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The secret to tender Padang rendang is tougher beef
Padang cooks and rendang experts explain why tough cuts like shank, not premium tenderloin, give rendang its signature melt-in-the-mouth texture.
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1 ARTICLES · UPDATED JUNE 30, 2026
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