although I'm not sure how to promote your channel. Maybe provide subtitles in ID, and EN, and auto-generate the subs for other languages? The choice of the dish matters too. Making a recipe for local cuisine alone probably won't be enough to attract interest from global audience.
Maybe I could make something similar to an ASMR video since it can be viewed globally without translation problems. However, I don't have a studio-quality setup, so let's see how it can be enhanced via editing.
Related to promotion, well, perhaps I can wear a signature for it when my current contract ends and no one interested in renting it
It's the only free way other than WoM marketing with IRL circles. I'm curious about whether links from signatures have an impact on SEO as well.
if you are open to traveling to other places and just try out the unique food in a certain place i think they will appreciate it when someone vlogs or write about it. this will gain your followers as well. and then your wife cooks a version of that food.
The idea is for my wife to cook at home since if it's traveling then I must accompany her as well, and it takes too much effort just for her hobby lol
But yeah, asking the original cook/chef to demonstrate their skill is a good idea, probably will do it if the channel has enough income.
i wonder how to make money out of this also, i have a youtube channel with 800 subscribers already. i am just uploading random videos i took. no real niche really.
800 subscribers without serious effort are good! If you put more effort and resources into it, perhaps you can grow your channel mate...