From Java To Germany, with Love
From The Rice Table by Jeff Keasberry
February 4, 2026 · 57 min · Season 6 · Episode 61
About this episode
The episode explores the journey of Indonesian cuisine in Germany through the experiences of Andita Schirmacher.
In this episode of The Rice Table, we explore what happens when Indonesian cuisine travels far from home — into a place where bold flavors aren’t always immediately understood. Host Jeff Keasberry welcomes Andita Schirmacher to the virtual rice table. Originally from Indonesia and now based in Germany, Andita discovered her passion for Indonesian cooking after moving abroad and has since made it her mission to bring those flavors into German kitchens. Alongside nearly twenty years of experien...
People in this episode
Host: Jeff Keasberry
Guest: Andita Schirmacher
Topics covered
- Indonesian cuisine
- cultural exchange
- cooking abroad
- food identity
- German kitchens
Keywords
- Indonesian cuisine
- cooking
- Germany
- food culture
- cultural exchange
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Germany, Indonesia
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