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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 53 MIN

The truth about "Authenticity" : Chef Sapna’s spicy journey across borders

from The Hungry Immigrant · host Abang Brian

What is “authentic food”, and who gets to decide?In this episode of The Hungry Immigrant, chef, author and TV host Sapna Anand takes us on a powerful, spiced journey across borders, from her childhood in Goa to building a life, career, and family in Malaysia.Together with Abang Brian, she unpacks:🔥 The myth of authenticity in Indian and Malaysian cooking🔥 How migration reshapes identity, taste, and creativity🔥 The emotional meaning of spices in Goan cuisine🔥 Navigating motherhood and culture abroad🔥 Finding “home” when you belong to more than one placeThis conversation blends food, memory, and the immigrant experience : a must-listen for anyone who loves Goan food, Malaysian Indian cuisine, diaspora stories, or the deep cultural meaning behind what we eat.Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iTunes & Amazon Music.#HungryImmigrant #SapnaAnand #FoodAndCulture #AsianDiaspora #GoanCuisine #MalaysianIndian

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