Rendang ayam

From the video “Best Rendang Ayam Recipe! | Authentic Malaysian Chicken Rendang (Traditional Recipe)” by a pinch of salt by sara. RecipesMD is not affiliated with a pinch of salt by sara. Steps are in our own words.

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Total time: ~70 min
Serves: ~9
Cost: ~$7.65*
Difficulty: Involved
Ingredients: 27

Ingredients

No pork

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The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$15.30*for the batch in the video

~$7.65*per serving

You save about ~$9.35* per serving (55% less*) than ordering it out — ~$18.70* for ~2 portions.

Cook it~$7.65*

Order out~$17*

Order out = a typical Ontario Southeast Asian restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

8 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 14 predicted from typical costs · not priced: galangal, fresh turmeric, candlenut, lemongrass, cumin seed, fennel seed…

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 8 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Southeast Asian restaurant plate at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

2 oniononionstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
10 cloves of garlicgarlicstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 inches galangalgalangalstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 inches gingergingerstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 inches fresh turmericfresh turmericstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 red chiliesred chilistated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
10 red bird's-eye chiliesred bird's-eye chilistated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
5 dried red chiliesdried red chilistated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 cup of waterwaterstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
3 candlenutscandlenutstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 lemongrasslemongrassstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tsp cumin seedscumin seedstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1/2 tsp fennel seedsfennel seedstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tsp coriander seedscoriander seedstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 cinnamon stickcinnamon stickstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
3 clovesclovestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
3 cardamomscardamomstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 star anisestar anisestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 lemongrasslemongrassstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
5 shallotsshallotstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2kg chickenchickenstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 cup of coconut milkcoconut milkstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
4 kaffir leaveskaffir lime leafstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
saltsaltshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
1/2 tsp crushed black peppercrushed black pepperstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 tbsp toasted grated coconut pastetoasted grated coconut pastestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
turmeric leavesturmeric leafstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.

stated said or written in the video · shown seen in the video · estimated our guess

Nutrition & health

Not estimated: only 48% of ingredient lines (99% of mass) could be matched to USDA data (minimum 60%).

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Steps

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Equipment

blender
pan
mortar and pestle
idli steamer

What the video didn’t say

Exact cooking duration in minutes is not stated.
Yield and number of servings are not stated.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Rendang ayam

What makes a pinch of salt by sara's Rendang ayam recipe and technique special?

a pinch of salt by sara's take on Rendang ayam focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Thai & Southeast Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Cook paste until oil separates, else raw taste ruins dish. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Rendang ayam at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Rendang ayam recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Rendang ayam ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Rendang ayam can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in a pinch of salt by sara's Rendang ayam?

This recipe utilizes approximately 27 ingredients across 16 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Rendang ayam?

The official cooking video by a pinch of salt by sara is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.