Baking Her Mother’s Memory into Every Cake | MasterChef Dr. Ezani Monoto

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The Hungry Immigrant

Abang Brian

38 episodes

6 days ago

The Hungry Immigrant podcast, hosted by celebrity chef, cookbook author and educator Abang Brian, is dedicated to preserving Asian food culture and heritage. Through insightful conversations with chefs, food historians, and culinary innovators, the podcast explores traditional dishes, culinary techniques, and the cultural significance of food. Each episode celebrates the power of food in preserving identity and heritage, with the goal of keeping Asian culinary traditions alive for future generations.

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Baking Her Mother’s Memory into Every Cake | MasterChef Dr. Ezani Monoto

The Hungry Immigrant

44 minutes 21 seconds

3 months ago

Baking Her Mother’s Memory into Every Cake | MasterChef Dr. Ezani Monoto

From the MasterChef Malaysia stage to running her own bake shop, Dr. Ezani Monoto has never lost sight of her roots. In this heartwarming and thoughtful episode, we talk about faith, food, family, and the legacy of recipes passed down from her late mother.

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

01:56 - A MasterChef Malaysia reunion; Who is Dr. Ezani Monoto?
04:45 - Childhood in Muar & memories of baking kuih raya with her mom: Almond London, Biskut Kapal, & Benji Roll

09:43 - Inheriting her mother’s recipes & running her bake shop Pastribella

14:51 - When modesty and faith meets modern flavors; cooking and living abroad as a grounded Muslim

19:57 - No alcohol, no problem; enjoying food on your own discretion

26:08 - Views on fusion & authenticity

31:15 - Teaching her daughters adab, cooking, and the joys of Malaysian food

39:01 - Sambal Survey

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