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Planet Food: Malaysia (2012)

Directed by Kate Kinninmont

Documentary

Overview

Malaysia’s multiculturalism is unrivaled throughout Southeast Asia and is reflected in its cuisine. Roving foodie Merrilees Parker begins her journey on the Malaysian peninsula with the native Orang Asli people of Kelantan She then heads off to the stunning Islamic East coast to cook a rich curry using freshly caught mackerel. In the ancient spice capital of Melaka, Merrilees cooks up a storm with fiery Laksa soup in the style of the Nyonya. In the Cameron Highlands, 5,000 feet above sea level, there is a notable English influence. The island of Penang is Merilees’ next stop then she visits the capital, Kuala Lumpur, one of the fastest growing cities in Southeast Asia.

Length 50 minutes

Actors

Merrilees Parker

Viewing History (seen 2 times)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
07/13/2019TVDVDLibrary7 stars
07/12/2019TVDVDLibrary7 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Another Globe Trekker one-off for their Planet Food series. Admittedly I did request this bc of Merrilees Parker, the host / traveller. She’s great and just like in the Planet Food: Japan edition, she’s smart yet inquisitive and doesn’t always like everything put in front of her face (to eat). And yeah Malaysia would be a neat place to visit. I’m totally down for all the weird food.

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