The Joy of Feasting: Rasa, Flavor & the Indonesian Table A Rasa Lab

Taste Indonesian rasa with Miranti: explore spice palettes, aromatics, and flavor-building—learn to recognize authentic Indonesian flavors. The Joy of Feasting is an interactive food experience exploring Rasa—the Indonesian concept of taste, feeling, and essence—through the flavors, aromatics, and shared practices of Indonesian cuisine.

Guided by The Joy of Feasting and chef Miranti, this session invites participants to taste, smell, learn, move, and reflect on how Indonesian food is built: not from single dishes, but from layered flavor foundations shaped by land, trade, migration, and community.

Rather than a cooking class or lecture, this is a sensory, participatory gathering. You’ll explore key spices and aromatics, compare Indonesian flavor profiles with other Asian cuisines, and learn how balance, contrast, and intention shape everyday meals. Movement, conversation, and collective tasting support the experience—reminding you that eating is relational, cultural, and alive.

No cooking experience is required. Come curious, hungry for knowledge, and ready to engage your senses.

“Not everyone knows how to cook, but everyone knows how to eat.”
— The Joy of Feasting

What You’ll Experience
* guided tasting of Indonesian flavor foundations
* introduction to key spices and aromatics
* comparison of Indonesian flavor profiles with other Asian cuisines
* reflection on food as culture, memory, and relationship

Accessibility & Care
* no cooking experience required
* tasting is invitational, not mandatory
* movement and participation are gentle and optional
* you may listen, observe, or engage at your own pace
* If you have specific dietary concerns, you’re welcome to reach out in advance.

Who This Is For
This session is for anyone interested in:

Indonesian food and the spice archipelago
understanding flavor beyond recipes
food as culture, relationship, and memory
slowing down and tasting with awareness
All backgrounds and levels of food knowledge are welcome.

Part of Rasa Labs
This session is part of Rasa Labs, a series of embodied workshops by Moving Rasa exploring culture, creativity, and connection through different mediums. Each lab stands alone. Click on , “more information” to learn more.