Malaysian home cooking reflects diverse, multi-cultural background of the country. Uniqueness of their food came from a marriage of Malay, Indian, Chinese, Sabahan and Sarawakian flavours.

Born and raised in a small village called Sekinchan, Malaysia surrounded by rice field and coconut trees, Mala Knuutinen Krishnan have travelled this far to establish her own home now in Finland. We are lucky to have her running Malesian Keittiö Klubi where she shares her passion for Malaysian food tradition she has come to understood, and tips and techniques she developed to cook her dishes from her roots in new environment. This cooking class focuses on Malaysian family recipes, flavour and ingredients. Whether you are a competent cook or simply want a basic understand of Malaysian ingredients and cooking methods, this is the right place to learn. You will get recipes, step-by-step instructions, cooking tips and techniques.

Dishes we learn

• Sayur Masak Lemak (turmeric coconut curry using seasonal vegetables, grilled and smoked)
• Sambal – a multipurpose chilli condiments
• Roti Canai – flaky flat bread

Schedule

• 11:00  Meet at Martat Kokvrån. We start with a cup of tea or coffee
• 11:15   Introduction to Malaysian cuisines and ingredients
• 12:00  Cooking together
• 14:30  Tasting
• 15: 15  Cleaning up