Speak Greasy with Gauri Devidayal & Chef Sarah Todd | Episode 3 | Beyond MasterChef Australia

What this episode covers

In this episode, Gauri Devidayal chats with an old friend and 2022 MasterChef Australia runner up, Sarah Todd. Her relation with India goes back to 2014 when she presented Aloo Gobi on the stage of Masterchef. Sarah, much like Gauri had a huge pivot in her career, from former model to restaurateur and celebrity chef. She shares fond memories of her childhood, which mostly consisted of baking sweets, much like her mum used to do. She also talk about transiting from following exact measurements to the art of eyeballing the ingredients in Indian cuisine, and how her food journey has been experimental and filled with trial and errors. Keen to understand the Indian palate, Sarah explored Goan cuisine and landscape for a month to curate a menu at her erstwhile restaurant. She emphasizes on appreciating the local produce and discovering your own style. After years of cooking, she describes her style as Indo-Australian with French techniques. This episode is packed with exciting stories of Sarah cooking at the Australian Open to making a chilli base for George Calombaris, which eventually led her to launch her own hot sauce brand, Hot Toddy, with her brother in 2023. With the focus shifting to quality products, Sarah talks about how it took her two years to perfect her hot sauce and ensure it stands out. Join Gauri and Sarah as they share stories of their travel, discuss the influence of MasterChef Australia on India and talk about the challenges of opening a restaurant.

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