Timothy Susanto

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About Timothy Susanto

Chef Spotlight:"The experiences I have been through haven't been that easy for me. Our family was always struggling to make ends meet, and because of this, I have become so much more appreciative and grateful for what I have today." I was born and raised in small town in Indonesia, and I was certain that I wanted to be a chef from such a young age. I left my family and my hometown to start my culinary journey in Japan and Australia, where I started out as a cook in professional kitchen, How food changes my life perspective:"Food is my livelihood, it's my everything. I believe that feasting and sharing is the purpose of food, as it is what brought us closer together as a family. Growing up, my family and I never had an abundance of food. True happiness for me is when we only had a limited amount of food and just enough to share between us, because in the end, sharing a meal together still made us smile and laugh." Herbs lover:"Lemongrass and lime, the acidity, the after taste and the aroma, reminds me of home." Charcoal Fire and Smoked:"My dad and I always spent time together to make our favourite dish which are Satay Skewers, a traditional Indonesian classic. It also gives a distinct aroma on the grill" Why Australia:"Australia is a beautiful country and namely, Sydney, is an amazing city. It offers such diversity and equality in the kitchen and the F&B industry is constantly progressing the creativity to the highest level. Working and living in Australia allows for a multitude of different backgrounds, nationalities and allows us to dig deeper in our food flavours, from fermented chili infused butter to incorporating yuzu in our olive oil" Indigenous ingredients:"Lemon Myrtle has always been in my recipe card. It feature the fresh aroma of the citrus, delicate touches of menthol and a distinct lemon flavour, which is sweet and refreshing. And it's a superfood indeed" What you love most about cooking.is its ability to bring people together. Whether it's a family gathering, a dinner party with friends, or simply cooking a meal for loved ones, there is something truly special about sharing good food and good company. I hope to continue sharing my passion for cooking with others and inspiring them to embrace their own creativity in the kitchen.