Today’s episode is a journey into the vibrant world of Malaysian cuisine with none other than Ping Coombes, winner of MasterChef UK!

Born and raised in Ipoh, Malaysia, Ping grew up immersed in a rich tapestry of culinary influences, with her mother serving as her greatest inspiration. Moving to the UK in 2000 to study at Oxford, Ping began experimenting with Malaysian cooking, which eventually earn her the title of MasterChef UK winner in 2014 and MasterChef Champion of Champions in 2022.

Ping’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable, as she bridges cultures through food while honoring her Malaysian Chinese heritage.

Join us as we explore Ping’s culinary story, her reflections on eating cultures, and her passion for showcasing the beauty of Malaysian dishes!

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro; Journey to meet Ping Coombes

04:41 – Ping Coombes: Winner of MasterChef UK 2014 and MasterChef Champion of Champions 2022; “I can’t live with UK breakfast”

11:51 – Breakfast culture in Malaysia; “If eating is an Olympic sport, Malaysians will always take gold.”

17:17 – The influence of Malaysian Hakka upbringing on Ping’s cooking today

27:39 – Cooking Malaysian dishes in the UK; “We downplay our food so much sometimes.”

32:01 – The beauty of Ipoh food; the call for AOC for Asian food

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