Roti Canai from Malaysia to the Nordics!

Moi Moi! Hello from Helsinki! Chef Boo, head chef of Lucy in The Sky, and Fea from the Malaysian Embassy share their experiences as Malaysians living abroad. They discuss how food and culture stay central to their lives, the culinary traditions they carry with them, and the challenges of preserving authenticity in a new environment. A flavorful conversation on identity, heritage, and the power of food across borders.Timestamps0:00 - Intro01:48 - Are there Asian people in Finland?05:48 - Food identity as Malaysian living abroad08:37 - Influence of cultural roots in their cooking today12:33 - Myth: special parcel for the embassy?13:19 - What is Malaysian food?16:26 - Nasi Lemak = Fatty Rice? Why is it called a national food?18:58 - Traditional practices & passing down to next generation21:48 - The use of pestle and mortarSpecial thanks to the Embassy of Malaysia in Helsinki, Finland! If you're traveling to Finland anytime soon, feel free to send them our regards.Embassy of Malaysia (Finland)World Trade Center Helsinki,Aleksanterinkatu 17,00100 Helsinki, Finland.Don't forget to tune in same time next week for more interesting content!