This is good on the snobbery behind authenticity. I, personally, found authentic Indonesian food not to my taste as much of it is cooked early in the morning and left out to be eaten when needed. (At least in my ex-wife's village) It didn't taste so good by lunchtime.
I also find an attachment to authenticity to be a bit ridiculous. The True Neapolitan Pizza Association specify the pH value of the water in the crust dough. As if anyone could taste the difference..
This is good on the snobbery behind authenticity. I, personally, found authentic Indonesian food not to my taste as much of it is cooked early in the morning and left out to be eaten when needed. (At least in my ex-wife's village) It didn't taste so good by lunchtime.
I also find an attachment to authenticity to be a bit ridiculous. The True Neapolitan Pizza Association specify the pH value of the water in the crust dough. As if anyone could taste the difference..