sees him trace the spread of rendang recipes, starting with the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra. Talking to historians and researchers, he discovers that the Minangkabau people developed the ...

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When chef John Avila's Minahasa stall shut down at Revival Food Hall in 2023, Chicago lost its only brick-and-mortar ...

There are many types of sambal, a thick, spicy condiment popular in Southeast Asia. This version isn't traditional - it's a hybrid of flavours I like. This recipe makes more sambal than you will ...

Yes, a hot dog graces the menu at Rendang Republic, chef John Avila’s upcoming restaurant opening next week in Wrigleyville.

If you’ve had red sambal, the chili and garlic-based hot sauce that’s become increasingly popular here, go out and sample as many as you can. If you’ve tried rendang, the coconut curry that ...