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Pass It On: Ryan Dadufalza - The ingredient that shocked everyone

In this episode, Ryan Dadufalza, Executive Chef at Conrad Bangkok, talks about how he who went from spinning hip-hop tracks in Guam to leading one of Asia’s most innovative hotel kitchens. Chef Ryan opens up about his journey, from discovering cooking later in life to finding purpose in reducing waste. He shares how data, creativity, and desire, not just passion, helped his team cut food waste by over 50%. You’ll hear how he turns watermelon rind into Thai-style salad and curry, makes charcoal from coffee grounds, and uses Winnow’s AI insights to drive a smarter, greener kitchen. --- 00:00 – Welcome to Pass It On 00:09 – Meet Chef Ryan Dadufalza, Executive Chef at Conrad Bangkok 01:05 – From Hip-Hop DJ to the Culinary World 03:15 – Finding Purpose in Cooking and Data-Driven Decisions 07:45 – The Dish That Means the Most: Mom’s Adobo 🍲 09:50 – How Desire Beats Passion for Success 13:10 – The Turning Point: Realising Food Waste Was a Problem 14:45 – Partnering with Winnow to Track and Tackle Waste 17:20 – The 50% Reduction Journey: Forecasting, Smaller Pots & “No-Warmer” Days 21:35 – Watermelon Rind Magic & Zero-Waste Creativity 24:30 – Coffee Grounds to Charcoal: Firing Up Sustainability 28:10 – The Power of Teamwork and Changing Kitchen Culture 31:00 – Overcoming Public Speaking & Leading with Confidence 35:15 – His Ingredients for Success: Desire over Passion 38:00 – Best Advice Ever Received & How It Shaped His Career 42:00 – Chef Ryan’s Tips for Chefs Aiming to Reduce Waste 45:10 – Books & Resources Every Chef Should Know 📚 49:30 – Final Reflections & Passing It On to the Next Generation of Chefs