May 15, 2020
Today’s guest is going to takes you on a culinary trip to Indonesia…
Chef and food writer Lara Lee has just released her beautiful debut cookbook, Coconut & Sambal – a collection of stories, images and recipes from this exquisite collection of islands.
Lara is half Indonesian, half Australian and now lives in London with her husband Nick and baby Noah. After changing careers in her late twenties and training to become a chef, Lara went on a journey to explore her Indonesian heritage. She was mentored by Sri Owen, the leading figure on Indonesian cooking, and she embarked on a 6-month trip around Indonesia, which resulted in her new book.
Lara and I chat about her career in food, Indonesia and their food culture, and all things Coconut & Sambal.
Happy listening!