Gordon Ramsay's rendang makes the cut

The celebrity chef's dish - which he learns to cook in the West Sumatra style - meets the hearty approval of the governor in Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted

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Off a dirt road in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is facing off in the rain against Indonesia's famed culinary expert William Wongso in a beef rendang showdown.

Set against the picturesque backdrop of Tabiang Takuruang cliff and the lush greenery of Ngarai Sianok valley, the duo are cooking a feast for West Sumatra governor Irwan Prayitno and his family.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 02, 2020, with the headline Gordon Ramsay's rendang makes the cut. Subscribe