Bali Unveiled

Description

Highly acclaimed for its cultural art forms -- the enchanting beauty of Bali is reflected in its unique cuisine. Bali Unveiled. The book uncovers the mysteries of the Balinese cuisine that has been little explored before Chef Heinz von Holzen stepped foot on the island. Together with American author and Balinese cultural authority Fred Eisman Jr who has written several books on Bali's culture, Chef von Holzen delves further into the food culture of Bali, uncovering spices, ingredients and cooking techniques, and unveils them all in this cookbook. An introductory paragraph delving into Balinese culture and various aspects of Balinese cuisine can be found in each opening chapter. These authentic recipes are written in an easy to follow format and fully illustrated with stunning full-colour photographs. Beautiful photographs of Bali and her people are also peppered throughout the book. Amateurs will find it a breeze to prepare the dishes in the comfort of their own kitchen while professionals will find the book informative and handy as a reference guide/cookbook.

Author description

Over two decades ago, Swiss-born Chef Heinz von Holzen was planning a career in engineering when he took on a stint as an apprentice chef instead. He worked in the kitchens of the Hyatt and Hilton and then as a food consultant before being lured back into the hotel industry by the Grand Hyatt Bali. There, he realised that Bali lacked a restaurant that served authentic Balinese cuisine. most served up dishes that were a mix of Indonesian, Italian and French flavours. Thus the idea for his Bumbu Bali restaurant grew and materialised. To promote the food of Bali further, Chef von Holzen started conducting cooking classes at his restaurant three times a week, personally. The classes are so popular, they have helped develop Chef von Holzen's standing as an master of Balinese cuisine and Bumbu Bali's reputation as an authentic Balinese restaurant internationally.