Chef Jesselyn Brings Italian Touch Through Cheese Creation For Home Cooking

Chef Jesslyn, the champion of MasterChef Indonesia, processed mozzarella cheese into delicious food. (doc. Perfetto Mozzarella)

JAKARTA - Cheese is no longer just a complement to dishes, but the main ingredient that can turn simple dishes into specials. Starting from grilled bread to home-made pasta, cheese-based preparations such as mozzarella become favorites because of their savory taste and soft texture and easy to mix with various local flavors.

This trend also grows along with the increasing interest of people to cook at home, not only for the sake of practicality, but also as a form of expression and togetherness of families at the dining table.

Capture this spirit, various culinary initiatives have now emerged to inspire Indonesian families to create a more exciting dining experience.

One of them is an activity titled Italy such as Perfetto Ristorante which was held at Central Park, Jakarta, in mid-October. The event presents a mix of culinary, entertainment and education that encourages visitors to be more daring to experiment with materials such as mozzarella.

"We see the enthusiasm of the Indonesian family to experiment in the kitchen and create special moments through dishes. This agenda is designed as a space to explore culinary and bring home inspiration for every visitor,"

"We not only present dishes, but also share understanding of how to choose quality materials and process them appropriately, in line with the commitment to inspire Indonesian families in creating quality culinary experiences at home," explained Phillip Chen, President Director of PT Sukanda Djaya part of PT Diamond Food Indonesia Tbk in a press statement at Perfetto Ristorante to VOI.

During the three days of organizing, the atmosphere in the Tribeca Park area was filled with tantalizing cheese. Visitors can watch a cooking demonstration from Chef Jesselyn, MasterChef Indonesia winner Season 8, and Michele Alex, a culinary content creator who shares practical tips for cooking Italian dishes at home.

There are also various cheese creations displayed, ranging from Margherita pizza and carbonara pasta to unique fusion such as mozzarella pempek, risol mayo mozzarella, and mozzarella firecracker meatballs. All show how cheese can adapt to local tastes without losing its authentic taste.

Children also participate in simple cooking competitions that hone their creativity, while the entertainment stage is filled with musical performances and street performances that present a typical Italian atmosphere.

As a natural cheese, mozzarella is known for its soft texture, distinctive milky taste, and stretchy sensation when it melts. This character makes it easy to accept and liked by the Indonesian family. Both served in small portions for fast breakfast as well as as the main ingredient for special dishes, this type of cheese continues to enrich the idea of cooking at home.

"We not only introduced cheese, but also building quality cooking confidence at home is something that is easy to achieve."