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 place

This 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.

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