Indonesian Spice Routes to Paris

They say the spice trade changed the world — today, its legacy is shaping the streets of Paris. In this episode, we sit down with Eka Moncarre, the driving force behind La Maison de l’Indonésie, a cultural and culinary space bringing the flavors of the Indonesian archipelago to France. From her Peranakan Bangka roots to the release of her celebrated new cookbook, we trace a modern spice route connecting Indonesia and the City of Light. It’s a story of heritage, migration, and how food carries...