Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I bring Indonesian food, cultural pride, and the story of an immigrant mother building an underrepresented cuisine in New York City.
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Indonesian homestyle curries and braises made with care, depth, and bold spice. I love turning limited local ingredients into food that still tastes like home—comforting, layered, and deeply rooted in Indonesia.
Who is your culinary inspiration?Street vendors, my grandmothers, and indigenous communities in Indonesia who create extraordinary food with limited tools, natural ingredients, and deep knowledge passed down through generations.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use the $25,000 to grow Jakarta Munch, expand awareness of Indonesian food in The USA, invest in equipment and operations, and create more opportunities to share an underrepresented cuisine with a wider audience.
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