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George Calombaris, Soal Pedagang Makanan Pinggir Jalan

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Renowned Australian chef George Calombaris prepare special dishes at once speak about himself, food, and cooking.

Entering the season running the latest Master Chef Australia, George Calombaris, one of the permanent judges, the opportunity to visit Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. While in Indonesia, the famous chef from Australia who also has released some of this cookbook familiar with Rasamasa talking about his life.

Many people talk about how slim George Calombaris now. How do you change the diet to achieve weight loss today?

Actually I do not like to say to lose weight or dieting. I prefer to be called to become healthier. What I do? Eating more and exercising regularly. No changes were drastic. In the past, I often skip meals, so usually after work I was eating large meals. Now, I eat on time and in a reasonable portion. I do not believe my diet and still eat pasta and macaroons.

As a chef and also a father, what you cook at home? What foods are served to children?

Outside my house serving food to others. However, in my home to be served. Lucky I had a partner who can cook delicious and healthy meals. For the child's food, I leave it to my partner. At home, we usually keep fresh ingredients, such as carrots, and apples. James [child's name George] usually eat carrots and apples as snacks. Time he was younger, my partner made ​​a puree of chicken breast or chicken soup.

Is being a chef was ideals long ago?

Yes I Do. In the past, there are two ideals I, ie so the chef or playing football for Manchester United. I remember the first dish I made for parents is pasta. I'm sure it's not bad, but my mother and father loved. Since then, I want to be a chef more stable. Playing the ball into my sport for fitness today, as well as to gather with friends.

How Indonesian cuisine do you think?

Indonesian cuisine sharp taste [in this visit, George tries salad cingur, rendang, and ice cendol]. Of course it was tasty. I just arrived in Jakarta and I can not wait to try the snacks market here.

Well, is not that unhealthy?

Well, who's to say? Actually, what the hell, it's the definition of a healthy diet? Food sold at roadside or snacks that do not always have to be connected with unhealthy foods. Healthy food does not have to be sold by an expensive restaurant. Snacks it should be supported, because people are cooking with heart. Unhealthy food that is fast, made in a number of very large, and contain hazardous materials.

What tips and tricks to cook than you need to know everyone?

Do not rely on prescription, since the recipe was actually just a guide. Salt should always be there and you have to know the exact proportion in cooking. Additionally, use of quality materials when cooking. Which I think is also very important is the tasting dishes before serving. Never expect people will eat your cooking results, if you yourself do not want to eat it.