At many eateries in Indonesia, you ll find a fermented soy cake called tempeh (
tempe in Indonesia). Whether fried, baked, grilled, sauteed or steamed, this protein-rich ingredient is cubed in curries and sliced in salads. You ll also find them in noodle dishes, mains and side dishes.
Tempeh is gaining favour in Australia. It s high in protein and fibre, low in fat and rich in vitamins including calcium and zinc. It s the only plant-based source of vitamin B12.
Indonesian-Australian chef and author Lara Lee was raised in Sydney. After studying journalism, a company-sponsored her move to London to work in sales. She still resides there, but now she cooks instead. By her early 30s, she d graduated from culinary school and worked across various Michelin restaurants before opting to cook food that represented her cultural roots.
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It s always a feast : In Coconut and Sambal, chef Lara Lee shares recipes from her Indonesian kitchen Food was the easiest gateway into learning about my culture and identity and who I am, says chef Lara Lee
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Publishing date: Feb 26, 2021 • February 26, 2021 • 5 minute read • Indonesian and Australian chef Lara Lee runs a catering company, Kiwi & Roo, in London, England. Photo by Louise Hagger
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“You could wear lemongrass as a perfume,” says author Lara Lee. Mingling with other aromatic ingredients chilies, garlic, shallots, ginger and makrut lime leaf it forms the heady fragrance of Indonesian food.
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