Young George chef, Melissa Palinkas, presents a Western Australian experience featuring Akoya native pearl oysters and shared plates of innovative flavours alongside award-winning chef, Amy Baard at Donna.
Ayu Gayatri and Gede Kresna of Dapur Pengalaman Rasa combine Balinese ritual, unique flavours, ancient recipes and folklore to the Tall Trees dining room at the Westin. Kris Syamsudin presents a seafood extravaganza of lobster, crab and fresh fish from Sula Islands in North Halmahera at Casa Luna.
On the Teater Kuliner stage, Petty Elliott returns to her Manadonese roots, transforming traditional Indonesian dishes into modern masterpieces. There will be more fusion from Locavore’s fermentation expert Lisa Sibagariang and local twists with a Bali-meets-Bandung culinary adventure presented by Parti Gastronomi.
Raka Ambarawan and Esy Triana, demonstrate how to make Brem, Bali’s own fermented rice wine. Balinese chef food Putu Dodik Sumarjan makes an eagerly anticipated return with his homage to the humble banana, while chef William Salim of Sensorium fame whips up his best-selling Asian-Style Prawn Squid-Ink Tagliolini with Prawn Butter.
Home of compelling conversations and unique insights, the Food for Thought stage provides another opportunity for producers, chefs and consumers to share stories and ideas starting with William Wongso reflecting on his own culinary journey and heroes.
Discussions include sustainability-themed initiatives with fresh fish fanatic Ryan Thejasukmana, Blane Olson and FishGo app creator, Merta Yoga Pratama talking about seafood sustainability, Bali’s new generation of young farmers discuss sustainable rice cultivation and our panel of experts tackle local seaweed and the pandemic. Chef Ragil Imam Wibowo discusses the project to preserve the culinary culture of Bali’s indigenous community in a unique cookbook and a sampling of the islands favourite liquor, Arak, is presented along with its makers.
Also joining the Food for Thought lineup is Janur Yasa, a Top 10 CNN hero, who created a Plastic Exchange barter system of plastic for rice that has become a movement for environmental education and community empowerment alongside Ketut Yudani, eco-enzyme warrior.
When the sun goes down the action begins with a world-class selection of films and musicians. This year’s lineup includes Bali’s beloved rock band, eco-activists, Navicula, the Soul RnB trio Souldfood, and Keroncong Jancoek with their own blend of traditional meets contemporary music.
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