The Joy
of
Fusion
A cookbook by I Ketut DikaThirteen dishes. Two cultures on every plate.

When cultures meet,flavors speak,and stories are served on every plate.

I Ketut Dika
Location
Situation
Condition

The destination of the creativity

Inspired by The Location, Situation, and Condition, a philosophy that brings together the essence of where we are, the moments we share, and the stories that shape our meals. Creating and sharing food has always been a dream of mine, and this book is a culmination of that passion. Each recipe was crafted with love, born out of the positive feedback from my customers who appreciated not just the taste and presentation but also the story behind every dish. Their encouragement and shared stories became the foundation for this collection, motivating me to bring my culinary ideas to life.

The recipes in this book are a celebration of the marriage between international flavors and local cuisine, crafted to be bold, fresh, and full of character. Each dish invites you to see food not just as sustenance, but as an art form where creativity and culture meet. The aim is not just to prepare meals but to inspire you to see cooking as an adventure, one that pushes the boundaries of tradition and embraces the thrill of discovery. I hope these recipes encourage you to take the leap into new flavors and experiences, and to make each meal a story worth sharing.

Thirteen dishesEach one opens on two colours, with the plate on the line
Tuna
Spaghetti
Soy
Carbonara
01I Ketut Dika
Ceviche
Snapper
Rujak Soda
Emulsion
02I Ketut Dika
Fusion of
Papeda
Fish
Consommé
03I Ketut Dika
Laksa
My
Version
04I Ketut Dika
Ocean
Symphony
05I Ketut Dika
Strawberry
and Beetroot
Cold
Risotto
06I Ketut Dika
Lobster
Ravioli
Tomato
Consommé
07I Ketut Dika
Beef rendang, 200 g
Orak arik (sautéed cabbage and carrot with egg)
Sambal avocado purée
Crispy fried lengkuas
Flour tortilla (or lettuce if gluten free)
Rendang
Taco
08I Ketut Dika
2 pcs seared scallops
Fresh pomelo rounds
1 tbsp hummus
Balsamic reduction
Green oil
Chili oil
Chili lime dressing (nam jim)
Micro greens
Parsley orange crumble
Seared
Scallops
Pomelo
and Hummus
09I Ketut Dika
Onion soup
Onion ice cream
Grated gruyère cheese
Crouton
Fried onion
Burnt milk foam
French
Onion Soup
Fusion
Version
10I Ketut Dika
Mousseline chicken
Tofu stuffing
Oyster sate
Sambal teriyaki sauce
Sambal matah (raw sambal)
Mousseline
Chicken
Bali and
Mangut Spice
11I Ketut Dika
Soy and ginger tofu
Lettuce taco
Edamame purée
Roasted sesame sauce
Mixed herbs
Soy
Tofu
Lettuce
Taco
12I Ketut Dika
Risotto
Onion tomato masala
Mint chutney
Tandoori marination
Tandoori
Risotto
13I Ketut Dika
Inside the book72 pages, 200 × 260 mm, hardcover
The cover
The cover
When cultures meet
When cultures meet
Thirteen dishes
Thirteen dishes
The philosophy
The philosophy
Every dish opens on two colours
Every dish opens on two colours
Laksa, my version
Laksa, my version
Ocean Symphony
Ocean Symphony
Lobster ravioli
Lobster ravioli
Rendang taco
Rendang taco
The chef
The chef
I Ketut Dika

The chef

This book was created from a deep desire to understand food beyond the plate.

For me, food is a journey, one shaped by discipline, curiosity, and respect. It is not only about flavor, but about process, intention, and the unseen work that happens in the kitchen. Food is craft. Food is art. And above all, food is the result of passion refined through time.

This book is also driven by a dream: to one day open my own restaurant, and to pursue excellence at the highest level. But ambition alone is not enough. Cooking, at its core, is an act of service. It requires patience, humility, and care. To cook well is to cook with intention, never with haste.

I Ketut Dika is a chef from Bali. He cooks on the island of Nusa Lembongan, where the dishes in this book are served. The Joy of Fusion is his first book.

I Ketut Dika

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  • 72 pages
  • 200 × 260 mm
  • 13 dishes, every component written out
  • English
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