Food Nerd Festival is a celebration of all things food! So this festival is for anyone who’s obsessed with food! Whether you're a chef, foodie, flavour geek, or love to nerd out over the latest culinary trends and techniques, the Food Nerd Festival is your jam.
With 4 workshops centred around the basic cooking elements, these immersives will leave you with an elevated culinary game.
Salt by Chef Gautam & Bala (@gonzogarbanzo & @saltycuredpigs) (11-12:30)
- Guided Overview & History Of Preservation Techniques
- Exploring Techniques Of Pickling & Preserving In India & Around The World
- Understanding Curing Salts & The Science Behind Them
- Expert Tips On Mastering Salt, Time, & Fermentation
- Live Demonstration Of A Traditional Pickling Technique
- Live Demonstration Of A Meat Curing Technique
- Recipes For Pickling & Curing Bacon At Home
Fat by Heena Punwani (@tiffintales, founder of Maska Bakery) (1:00-2:30)
- Cracking The Code Of Baking Theory: The Science Behind It
- The History Of Fats In Cooking
- Understanding Different Fats In Indian Baking
- Cookie Tasting Session Showcasing Different Fats
- Oil Vs. Ghee: Flavor Showdown
- Live Fat-Washing Cocktail Demo
Acid by Payal Shah (@kobofermentery) (3:00-4:30)
- Exploring Indian Vinegars & Its Usage In Indian Cooking & History
- Live Demonstration Of Vinegar Making.
- Breakdown Of The Science Behind The Technique
- A Vinegar-Tasting Experience of 5 vinegars.
- Hands-On Shrub-Based Drink Making
Heat by Chef Gresham Fernandes (@greshamfernandes) (5:00-6:30)
- Discover the Secrets of Heat Sources
- Uncover the chemistry behind how heat works
- Learn the wonders of wood-fired cooking
- Pro techniques for smoking food
- Using heat to create different textures: dry jerky vs fish roast.
Disclaimer: Programming is subject to change, please watch out for an official email a few days before the actual workshop.
Address : G-5/A, Laxmi Mills Estate, Shakti Mills Ln, Mahalaxmi West, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400011, India