Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Chef Rishim Sachdeva of Tendril Restaurant in Soho, London, prepares a smoked eggplant topped with lemon tahini, pumpkin seeds, Kalamata olives, and herbs. He chars the eggplant for about 40 minutes until it’s perfectly smoky, soft, and creamy. He then peels and opens up the eggplant, and adds an extra layer of smoky crispness by torching the flesh.
Watch the full documentary and find recipes here: plantforwardkitchen.org/inside-the-plantforward-kitchen-london
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Chef Rishim Sachdeva of Tendril Restaurant in Soho, London, prepares a smoked eggplant topped with lemon tahini, pumpkin seeds, Kalamata olives, and herbs. He chars the eggplant for about 40 minutes until it’s perfectly smoky, soft, and creamy. He then peels and opens up the eggplant, and adds an extra layer of smoky crispness by torching the flesh.
Watch the full documentary and find recipes here: plantforwardkitchen.org/inside-the-plantforward-kitchen-london
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CIA: https://www.ciachef.edu
CIA for Enthusiasts: ciafoodies.com
CIA at Copia: ciaatcopia.com
CIA ProChef: ciaprochef.com
Founded in 1946, the Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, food business management, hospitality management, culinary science, and applied food studies. The college also offers executive education, certificate programs, and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of more than 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food world. CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.










