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- Written by popular Malaysian-born MasterChef UK contestant, Zaleha Kadir Olpin.- Features dishes prepared by Zaleha on the MasterChef UK show, as well as other favourite Malaysian dishes.- Includes step-by-step photos for processes which may not be familiar to those new to Asian cuisine.- A complete range of dishes for any occasion, from soups and starters, to mains, snacks and desserts.- With a foreword by Vicki Treadell, former British High Commissioner to Malaysia.
About the author
Zaleha Kadir Olpin is most well-known for being a contestant in MasterChef UK Season 14, where her traditional chicken rendang was criticised by judges for not being crispy, causing her to be eliminated from the competition. Since then, Zaleha has gained tremendous support from foodies all over the world. Zaleha grew up in Malaysia and was taught to cook traditional Malaysian dishes by her mother from an early age. Today, Zaleha lives in Bristol, UK, with her husband and their youngest daughter, where she runs the successful Malaysian Kitchen UK with friends. Zaleha also teaches at a cookery school to share the tastes and flavours of Malaysian cuisine with others.
