Episode 43: Tendril Kitchen Rishim Sachdeva - How Can We Cook Delicious Food Using Seasonal Vegetables?

Rishim Sachdeva is the Founder and Head Chef of the Michelin recommended restaurant Tendril in London.   Rishim Sachdeva has held senior positions at some of the best restaurants in London and India. A couple of years ago, as a self-proclaimed 'hardcore carnivore,' he used Veganuary to challenge himself. "Can I create food that satisfies my cravings as a meat-eater whilst giving me satisfaction as a chef?" The answer was yes and he's never looked back. Inspired by his travels around the world, and not pigeon-holed by cuisine type, Rishim has developed his own cooking style that's unique. Tendril Kitchen showcases what's possible in plant-first food. He knows that reducing our meat intake is great for our bodies and for the planet. And with incredible produce available on our doorsteps, he believes that great vegetables deserve to be the hero.   TOPICS EXPLORED 0:00 – 0:22 – Introduction 0:22 – 1:31 – Rishim Sachdeva's bio 1:31 – 2:13 – Why did you decide to become a chef? 2:13 – 4:511 – Can you tell me a little bit about your career path? 4:51 – 6:59 – Could you tell me about Tendril? 6:59 – 10:10 – What are some of the most important things you've learned at Tendril? 10:10 – 12:52 – What makes Tendril unique? 12:52 – 14:01 – Why did you decide to make Tendril a mostly vegan kitchen? 14:01 – 16:27 – What are things you consider when you create new foods for the menu at Tendril? 16:27 – 18:26 – What are some of your favorite things on the Tendril menu? 18:26 – 19:52 – What are some of the honors and accolades Tendril has received since it began? 19:52 – 21:24 – What do you see as the future of healthy, sustainable, and delicious food? 21:24 – 22:18 – Things to share and wrap up   CHEF RISHIM SACHDEVA: https://www.instagram.com/chefrishimsachdeva/   TENDRIL KITCHEN: https://www.tendrilkitchen.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/tendril_kitchen/   CAFÉ PETIOLE: https://www.cafepetiole.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/cafepetiole/   RESOURCES Michelin Guide: https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/greater-london/london/restaurant/tendril Culinary Institute of America Interview: https://youtu.be/qhbdBNLnHqw?si=At3SPWMjP-gTk5ub Vogue India: https://www.vogue.in/content/how-to-eat-like-virat-kohli-and-anushka-sharma-in-tendril-london Condé Nast Traveler: https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/vegan-restaurants-london     FOOD FOR YOU AND THE PLANET PODCAST INFORMATION Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-you-and-the-planet/id1739416396 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pkAIuXxl9dzD48b7qMOL1 RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/506343/rss Podcast Instagram: @foodforyouandtheplanet   TAGS Food Environment Health Podcast Sustainability Local Food London Plant First Food Plant Forward Food Plant Based Vegetarian Vegan