Notes from Jakarta, from Jan-Peter Janssen
Notes from Jakarta:
1. Fresh is better. Alive is the best. Asians know. Buy newly caught fish directly from a fisherman . Super markets are no no. Poultry shall be bought alive. Meat shall come from a wild animal. Learn to hunt or get to know a hunter.
2. Let chefs do the cooking. Unless you're willing to slaughter chickens yourself, that is.
3. Don't BBQ with charcoal. Indonesians use pieces of dried coconuts. Tastes much better. If you don't have ample supplies of coconuts, experiment with various kinds of wood.
4. Do as the locals. Indonesians don't sit at the table. They sit ON it . Local traditions add flavor to the BBQ experience.
