Sri Owen

Sri Owen

Sri Owen is a highly respected Indonesian food writer and cook. She was born in Sumatra, Indonesia, and moved to the UK in the 1960s. She has written several books on Indonesian and Asian cuisine, and has been instrumental in introducing Indonesian cooking to the Western world.

Early Life

Sri Owen was born in Medan, the capital city of North Sumatra, Indonesia. She grew up in a family that valued good food and traditional cooking methods. Her mother was a great cook and taught her the basics of Indonesian cuisine from a young age.

Career

In the 1960s, Sri Owen moved to the UK with her British husband, Roger Owen. She began her career in food writing in the 1970s, with her first book, "Indonesian Food and Cookery", published in 1986. This book was one of the first comprehensive guides to Indonesian cuisine in English and is still considered a classic.

Sri Owen has since written several other books on Indonesian and Asian cuisine, including "The Rice Book" which won the André Simon food book award in 1993. She has also contributed to various food magazines and appeared on television cooking shows.

Contribution to Indonesian Cuisine

Sri Owen's work has been instrumental in introducing Indonesian cuisine to the Western world. Her books have not only provided recipes but also detailed information about the history and culture of Indonesian food. She has been a strong advocate for the recognition of Indonesian cuisine in the global culinary scene.

Recognition

In recognition of her contribution to food writing and promoting Indonesian cuisine, Sri Owen was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Guild of Food Writers in 2017.

Personal Life

Sri Owen lives in London, UK with her husband. She continues to write and promote Indonesian cuisine.

See Also

• Indonesian cuisine
• Asian cuisine
• André Simon Memorial Fund
• Guild of Food Writers

References

• Sri Owen's Indonesian Food and Cookery
• The Rice Book by Sri Owen
• Guild of Food Writers Lifetime Achievement Award 2017

External Links

• Official Website of Sri Owen