Join us in honouring the late Oxford Food Symposist and Indonesian food writer Sri Owen in this Kitchen Lab cookalong.

Food writers Elisabeth Luard and Petty Elliott will share food memories and reflections on Sri’s approach to cooking, eating, and hospitality.

Sri was the author of ten cookbooks focused on Indonesian food and played an important role in bringing its traditions to an international readership.

When asked about her work, Sri said in 2020:

“An Indonesian food lover who has chosen permanent exile: is that how I think of myself? Perhaps I have become a bit of a missionary. My mission is to show my readers the real goodness of Indonesian food—and my dream is to convince my countrymen and women of its excellence, and make them proud of it.”

During the session, we will cook Sri’s beef rendang, coconut rice, and Petty’s fish soup, while revisiting stories from the early days of the Oxford Food Symposium and Sri’s role in shaping its shared table. Recipes are shared with those who sign -up for this kitchen lab.