This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Chef Adu, a renowned Malaysian chef, artist, and cultural icon, to the show!

In this episode, Chef Adu takes us on a journey through his rich heritage, vibrant culinary career, and the unique influences of his diverse family background.

We explore his deep passion for Malaysian cuisine, his innovative approach to food fusion, and how cultural identity plays a pivotal role in his creations.

Don’t miss this fascinating conversation with one of Malaysia’s most celebrated culinary figures!

Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction: Who is Chef Adu?

04:56 - Malaysian identity abroad

07:15 - Diverse heritage that shaped Chef Adu’s culinary perspective

13:25 - Balancing tradition and innovation in Malaysian cuisine overseas

22:36 - Polite or Pride? How Chef Adu’s multicultural background translates into his cooking style

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Welcome back to The Hungry Immigrant! In this much-anticipated Part 2 of our conversation with Ming Ho, Senior General Manager at Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia, we dive even deeper into her culinary philosophy and cultural insights.

We explores Ming’s bold stance on “Never Fusion” and the profound importance of the dining experience in preserving authenticity. While Ming reflects on her commitment to staying true to her food culture, she also sheds light on how Le Cordon Bleu plays a pivotal role in advocating for Malaysian and Asian cuisine on the world stage.

Tune in for another captivating conversation filled with cultural pride, culinary advocacy, and mouthwatering insights!

Timestamps

0:00 - Previously on Part 1

01:58 - “Never Fusion”: The importance of the dining experience

07:34 - Is there authenticity? Pills as the future of food

11:26 - Staying true to her food culture after exposure to the wonders of the culinary world

15:49 - Le Cordon Bleu’s role in advocating for Malaysian and Asian culinary culture

22:27 - Sambal Survey

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Welcome back to The Hungry Immigrant! Today, we’re thrilled to have Ming Ho, Senior General Manager at Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia, as our special guest.

In this episode, Ming takes us on a flavorful journey through her introduction to Chinese cuisine, sharing the warmth of Cantonese soups from her childhood and the intriguing “superpowers” of Chinese herbs—are you a ‘hot’ or ‘cold’ person?

Join us as Ming shares her insights on preserving authenticity while navigating a global culinary world. It’s a conversation filled with wisdom, heritage, and of course, mouthwatering food stories!

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

01:27 - Ming’s introduction to Chinese cuisine

08:36 - The Cantonese soup from home; ‘The Period Soup’

11:42 - The superpower of Chinese herbs: Are you a ‘hot’ person?

14:44 - Postpartum meals: Wong Zhao Kai (Chinese Yellow Wine Chicken)

17:16 - The daily meal stemming from a multicultural marriage: Never Fusion

Don’t miss part two of this conversation next week: “Never Fusion?” Tune in for more fascinating insights from Ming Ho!

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