From the MasterChef Malaysia stage to running her own bake shop, Dr. Ezani Monoto has never lost sight of her roots. In this heartwarming and thoughtful episode, we talk about faith, food, family, and the legacy of recipes passed down from her late mother. 

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

01:56 - A MasterChef Malaysia reunion; Who is Dr. Ezani Monoto?
04:45 - Childhood in Muar & memories of baking kuih raya with her mom: Almond London, Biskut Kapal, & Benji Roll

09:43 - Inheriting her mother’s recipes & running her bake shop Pastribella

14:51 - When modesty and faith meets modern flavors; cooking and living abroad as a grounded Muslim

19:57 - No alcohol, no problem; enjoying food on your own discretion

26:08 - Views on fusion & authenticity

31:15 - Teaching her daughters adab, cooking, and the joys of Malaysian food

39:01 - Sambal Survey

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