Heritage Malaysian Dishes from MOMC’s Merdeka Event

On 31 August, our Masters of Malaysian Cuisine (MOMC) team came together for a special Merdeka Day broadcast, showcasing heritage Malaysian dishes prepared by chefs around the world.

The event featured a line-up of recipes with a strong focus on durian-based dishes – a nod to Malaysia’s most iconic fruit – alongside traditional favourites.

Watch the Broadcast

If you missed it live, you can catch the full replay below:

Featured Dishes

• Elias Morad (Germany): Prawn & Pineapple Curry
• Johari Edrus (Kuala Lumpur): Durian Board
• Jenny Wijesinghe (Canada): Seri Muka (Steamed Custard & Sticky Rice Kuih)
• Martin Theseira (Melaka): Pikedel Grago (Portuguese-Melaka Fritters with Krill)
• Jackie M. (Australia): Sambal Goreng Durian (Fried Anchovy Sambal with Fresh Durian)
• Rene Johari (Dubai): Tempoyak Ikan Patin (Catfish Stew with Fermented Durian)
• Bob Adnin (Kuala Lumpur): Patin Bakar Tempoyak (Grilled Catfish with Fermented Durian)
• Debbie Teoh (Kuala Lumpur): Udang Lemak Cili Api Tempoyak (Freshwater Prawns with Bird’s Eye Chillies & Fermented Durian)
• Vegan Chef Dave (Kuala Lumpur): Vegan Kulat Sisir (Split Gill Mushroom with Tempeh)

This celebration of Merdeka was not just about food, but also about preserving and sharing Malaysia’s culinary heritage with audiences worldwide.

Get the Recipes

If you haven’t already, sign up to our mailing list at MalaysianChefs.com/JoinToday. We’ll be sending out the recipe PDFs from this Merdeka broadcast to our subscribers very soon.

Coming Soon: Street Food Journeys Pahang

Keep an eye out for our Street Food Journeys: Pahang episode, which will be released on our channel in the next fortnight. Alongside it, we’ll be publishing our MOMC eMagazine featuring highlights from our culinary trip to Pahang, where we explored the region’s rich heritage cuisine.

Thank you to everyone who joined us live, and we look forward to sharing more MOMC events with you soon.

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