Malaysia’s national dish wouldn’t exist had it not been for a Portuguese invasion in the 16th Century. And Malaysia’s famous chicken rice only emerged after a Christian missionary from Connecticut visited China in the 19th Century.
Category: Food Culture
It’s Chinese New Year, so what better way to celebrate than with spring rolls. Crispy and delightfully moorish, spring rolls are traditionally eaten during the … Read More ›
Campfire stories often tell of murderous mad men that feed on innocent children or big, bad wolves that hunt at night. But there are more … Read More ›
Achar (or acar) is, in my opinion, the prince of pickles. As a condiment, plain pickles can sometimes seem banal, but this Malaysian version has … Read More ›
Much has been written about Adelaide restaurant Orana, recently crowned Australian Restaurant of the Year by Gourmet Traveller. Conceived by chef Jock Zonfrillo, Orana is … Read More ›
Scotland is country that’s not particularly well-known for its food. A tourist looking for a getaway is surely lured to this freedom-loving land for its … Read More ›
It’s hard keeping up with food trends. As soon as you get your head around deconstructed so-and-so, you’re thrown an avo-latte curveball. But the latest … Read More ›
MSG has got to be one of the most controversial ingredients in all cooking. It’s been blamed for headaches and bloating, it’s considered contraband in … Read More ›
Last week, I made my debut on national TV as a contestant on The Chefs’ Line. And what a week! I cooked off against the … Read More ›
As a contestant on The Chefs’ Line, I’ve been furiously watching the show, excited by each week’s new culinary offering. This week, The Chefs’ Line … Read More ›