Kituru是排灣語「學習」之意。由一間咖啡廳開始，幾經搬遷，2018從台東市區搬遷回家鄉大溪部落，並成立工藝教室，提供族人更完善的部落工藝文化學習空間，同時打造pikak麵麴文化廚房，將山東人的麵食與原住民排灣族的酒麴分享給更多的人。來自金崙的aiku與土坂的pia，跟在耆老身邊學習開始，以自己的身體去記憶耆老重要的技藝，並且傳承給下一個世代。
代表料理│pikak酒麴饅頭堡
饅頭承襲自父親，是山東人最愛吃的大饅頭；再加入排灣族的母親依循傳統釀造的酵母，部落花了五年的時間，重新復育傳統的酒麴植物，才能產出具血液文化情感的酒麴饅頭。酒麴饅頭堡裡的刺蔥雞腿排，以西式醃漬法為基底，加入部落常用香料植物—「刺蔥」來增加風味，融合西式料理與部落食材。
「不斷向Vuvu（長輩）們學習排灣族傳統飲食文化，用自己所擅長的方式，將所學智慧與在地知識融入現代生活。當今面臨地球暖化、環境變遷等等問題，人類還是要回頭尋找過去原住民與大自然共生共存的法則，才能面對未來。」
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Kituru
Kituru started as a coffee shop but has grown into a cultural hub for sharing local aesthetics, food, and crafts. We established a craft classroom to provide better learning opportunities for our tribe members. In addition, we also created a pikak culture kitchen to share Shandong noodles and Paiwan wine culture with even more people. At Kituru, we honor our elders by preserving and passing down their important skills to the next generation. Whether you visit us as a coffee shop, cultural space, or simply a supporter, we strive to empower our partners to pursue culture and real-life together.
Pikak Brewer's Yeast Steamed Bun Burger
The buns are made with a traditional yeast culture from the indigenous Paiwan tribe and combined with the owner's father's recipe for Shandong-style steamed buns. It took the tribe five years to re-cultivate the traditional wine lees plant to produce the unique and culturally significant buns.
The Chicken Thigh Cutlet in the Brewer's Yeast Steamed Bun Burger is based on Western marinating techniques and incorporates the use of a commonly used tribal spice plant called "prickly ash" to enhance the flavor. It combines Western cuisine with indigenous ingredients.
"Kituru continuously learns about the traditional dietary culture of the Paiwan tribe from the elders (Vuvu) and incorporates the wisdom and local knowledge into modern life in their own way. It is believed that in the face of issues such as global warming and environmental changes, humans need to return to the principles of coexistence and harmony with nature that the indigenous people have practiced in the past to confront the future."
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