The Rice Table
The Rice Table Podcast is a vibrant celebration of food, culture, and heritage — bridging East and West. Hosted by Jeff Keasberry, author of four cookbooks on Dutch-Indonesian cuisine, each episode explores a new topic, from iconic dishes and hidden culinary gems to family recipes, customs, history, and cooking tips.
At his table, Jeff welcomes passionate guests for engaging and often surprising conversations. Some episodes are in Dutch — because, like his cuisine, being bilingual is simply part of the flavor.
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The Rice Table
Myths About Indisch and Indonesian Cuisine
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In this episode, we unpack the rich, often misunderstood world of Indonesian and Indisch (Dutch-Indonesian) cuisines. Drawing from insights shared at the Indonesian Food Outside Indonesia symposium in the Netherlands, we tear down five persistent misconceptions blocking our view of diaspora food culture. From the royal Javanese roots of the famous rijsttafel to the deep personal mission of preserving Indo-European history, we explore how food adapts, survives, and maintains its authenticity, even thousands of miles from home.
The 5 Myths We Debunk:
1. Indonesian food is a single, cohesive cuisine
2. Indisch cuisine is not "truly" Indonesian
3. Indisch food is just a "watered-down" version
4. The Rijsttafel is cultural appropriation
5. Authenticity only exists in the country of origin
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