The Indonesian Embassy organised a culinary workshop in collaboration with the College of Tourism and Hotel Management (COTHM) here on Friday. The students, teachers and management of the COTHM attended the Indonesian culinary workshop to learn and enjoy select scrumptious, signature, and authentic Indonesian food recipes.
Indonesia Ambassador to Pakistan Iwan S Amri and his wife Rita S Amri hosted the workshop. Speaking on the occasion, Rita Amri said that food comprises an intrinsic part of our respective cultural profiles. She elaborated that food connects communities and helps us understand each other better.
COTHM CEO Ahmed Shafiq welcomed the guests and the workshop commenced with a documentary on 30 Indonesian culinary icons. The workshop was conducted by Chef I Wayan Subrata, a renowned Indonesian chef who is associated with the Serena hotel in Islamabad. The Indonesian food recipes Sate Ayam (Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce), Nasi Goreng’ (fried rice) and GadoGado (vegetable salad with a peanut sauce), were picked for the workshop from 30 Indonesian recipes topped recent international polls.
Elaborate arrangements were made for the workshop and the venue was beautifully decorated with various colourful Indonesian textiles and balloons. It was an enjoyable and unique opportunity for the participants to learn to prepare Indonesian food recipes and their presentation directly from a renowned Indonesian chef.
The participants attentively and keenly attended the workshop and enhanced their culinary skills. The participants relished the three dishes on the menu for lunch and admired the food’s texture and its exotic and great taste. Souvenirs and participation certificates were distributed by Rita S Amri, followed by a group photo session.
The wonderful workshop concluded with participants appreciating the Indonesian embassy for organising the lovely event and allowing them to gain insights about the Indonesian people, their rich and diverse culture, and their cuisine.
