Welcome to Meal Prep Kitchen!
Hi, I’m Ian Laadam. I’m passionate about Indonesian and Southeast Asian cooking. I’m self-taught — I spent 3 years working in a restaurant kitchen, where I had the chance to work closely with professional chefs who taught me the techniques and flavors that make Indonesian cooking special. I’ve combined that hands-on experience with years of my own research and recipe testing to bring you dishes that are both authentic and approachable. I started this blog to share everything I’ve learned — the recipes that work, and the lessons from the ones that didn’t.
The restaurant where I worked for 3 years and learned from professional chefs