Chef Boo, head chef of Lucy in The Sky, Helsinki, and Fea from the Malaysian Embassy in Helsinki, return for Part 2 of our podcast!

We discuss fusion food and what authenticity means to each of them. How do they adapt to new cultures while staying true to their roots? Fea shares the biggest challenges of cooking abroad, while Chef Boo reflects on becoming a head chef at 29 and holding on to his heritage. Plus, don't miss the fiery Sambal Survey!

Timestamps

0:00 - Previously: Part 1; Intro

02:13 - Fusion food; what is authenticity to you?

07:20 - Adaption and fusion - how do you stay true to yourself?

08:14 - Fea: Biggest challenges cooking abroad

12:19 - Chef Boo: a head chef at the age of 29, how to always remember your roots?

16:08 - Sambal Survey

Special 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.

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Moi Moi! Hello from Helsinki - This week, join Chef Boo, head chef of Lucy in The Sky, and Fea from the Malaysian Embassy in Helsinki, as they dive into the experiences of Malaysians living abroad.

Get ready to explore how food and culture remain central to their lives overseas, with stories of culinary traditions that persist across borders.

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

01:48 - Are there Asian people in Finland?

05:48 - Food identity as Malaysian living abroad

08:37 - Influence of cultural roots in their cooking today

12:33 - 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 generation

21:48 - The use of pestle and mortar

Special 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.

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In this episode, Dr. Soo Wincci returns to discuss her deep dive into the world of social media and why she believes speaking the language of Gen Z is essential to preserving heritage.

Through her unique lens as an artist, academic, and beauty queen, she shares how adapting to modern platforms can bridge cultural gaps. Dr. Soo Wincci also offers two key pieces of advice: look beneath the surface to truly understand the world around you, and always embrace new experiences with an open mind.

Join us for a thought-provoking chat about blending tradition with innovation!

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

01:43 - Yee Sang in UK?

07:44 - Must-preserve Malaysian food

09:40 - What is authenticity to Dr. Soo Wincci?

11:56 - What inspires Dr. Soo Wincci’s cooking these days?

14:19 - Media representation of Asian food in other countries

17:09 - Advice for the younger and older generations

19:52 - Sambal Survey

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