Satay? Okay!

Satay? Okay! is about the foods that have shaped Malaysia. Go on a deep dive into Malaysian food culture and discover how events in history can be seen in the food today.Join hosts Dr Noby Leong and Philip Gibson as they explore Malaysia’s most iconic foods and how they’ve been shaped by the past. They’ll be joined by food writers, chefs, academics and community leaders, who will share their perspectives on one of the world’s most misunderstood cuisines.This is a podcast that will make you rethink everything you know about food. It will introduce you to a...

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Satay? Okay!

Episodes (11)

Nov 19, 2025 10. Chicken Rice and the Making of an Empire
Nov 12, 2025 9. Toddy and the Colonisers' Secret Treaty
Nov 5, 2025 8. Laksa and the Great British Lie

Satay? Okay!

Nov 19, 2025
1¼ hours
55 MB

What does an American missionary have to do with Hainanese Chicken Rice in Malaysia? More than you ever thought possible. In this season finale, we follow Malaysia's story up to the beginning of the 20th Century. The full occupation of the Malay peninsular is in Britain's sight. Spurious contracts, military force and secret conventions render the Malay rulers powerless. At the same time, war is brewing in China, leaving many to seek refugee in the comparative safety of Malaya. We speak to chef Xianji Chen on the unique chicken rice stylings of Melaka. We also...

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10. Chicken Rice and the Making of an Empire

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