Welcome To OuR
Rendang Remix. Sambal Serenade. Laksa Legacy.
Please Enjoy our Malaysian Family Recipes for the Modern Table
ABOUT OUR MALAYSIAN TABLE
Our Inspiration: Malaysian Roots with a Modern Reboot
This website is like an open door to our family's kitchen, inviting you to pull up a chair at our table, where Malaysian flavors are the star of the show. We've taken the cherished recipes that have been in our family for generations, straight from the vibrant streets of Kuching, and made them just right for whipping up in an American kitchen. It's all about sharing the warmth and richness of Malaysian cooking with you, making it super easy to dive into without needing to hunt down hard-to-find ingredients or master complex techniques.
Each recipe is a story, a little piece of our hearts, and a taste of our heritage. We're talking about dishes that will fill your home with the kind of comforting, aromatic spices that remind us of home. From the cozy, complex layers of flavors in our Rendang to the zesty zing in our homemade Sambal, we've tweaked everything to make sure you can bring these tastes to life in your own kitchen. It's not about fusion or blending cultures; it's about giving you a direct line to authentic Malaysian delights, with a few shortcuts and swaps to make everything a bit more doable on a busy Tuesday night.
Consider this cookbook your all-access pass to trying out Malaysian cooking, no matter where you are. We're excited to share our family's culinary traditions with you, making it as easy as pie to explore these dishes. So, let's get cooking and bring a bit of Malaysia into your home, one delicious meal at a time. Welcome to Our Malaysian Table!
Featuring: The Recipe Remix
Our 'Recipe Remix' section is a vibrant celebration of culinary diversity, where we invite both professional and home chefs to reinterpret our cherished Malaysian recipes through the lens of their own heritage. This section is a melting pot of creativity, showcasing how a single recipe can take on new life when seen through the prism of different cultures. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the heartwarming kitchens of the American Midwest, each reimagined dish tells a unique story. Whether it's infusing a classic Malaysian curry with Japanese umami flavors or blending the subtle spices of a Rendang with the comforting boldness of Southern American cooking, 'Recipe Remix' is an ode to the universal language of food. It's more than just a collection of recipes; it's a testament to how food connects us, transcending borders and creating a harmonious blend of flavors that celebrate both our differences and our shared love for good, heartwarming meals.
Meet the Flavor Navigators: Your CHEFs AND Guides
LUCY (aka Mom)
Lucy's culinary adventure began in the heart of Borneo, Malaysia, where the flavors of her hometown Kuching sparked her lifelong love for cooking. Fast forward a few years, and she's traded in her nursing scrubs for an apron, fully embracing retirement with a spatula in hand. Now, she's having a blast experimenting with the Malaysian recipes she grew up with, getting creative with whatever ingredients she can find locally. With her husband Martin by her side, trying to capture every moment on camera in their cozy kitchen like he's the next Spielberg, Lucy's patience might be her most important ingredient. She's all about tweaking traditional Malaysian dishes to fit their small space, sharing the joy and flavors of her heritage with everyone willing to try a bite.
MEILEE (aka Daughter)
MeiLee's cooking journey is all about mixing it up with a bit of Malaysian spice and everything nice, right from her not-so-expert kitchen in Colorado. Not exactly a master chef, MeiLee juggles her corporate life with her passion for Malaysian cooking, often transforming traditional recipes into "curry in a hurry" to fit her busy schedule. Guided by her mom Lucy's wisdom and the rich tapestry of Malaysian cuisine, she's always excited to experiment and adapt her family's recipes, making them accessible with ingredients from the local grocery store. Sharing these experiments with her husband Jeremy and their friends, MeiLee's making sure everyone gets a taste of Malaysia, one laugh and quick stir-fry at a time.