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Taste of Malaysia with Martin Yan

Cultural Confluence of Peranakan

Season 1 Episode 101

The Peranakan community in Malaysia unites Chinese and Malay (Baba Nyonya) cultures. Martin explores the Melaka branch of Peranakans and explores their customs as well as their food preparation. He visits a Peranakan family at their restaurant and later joins them for a Chinese New Year celebration at home. In the kitchen Martin learns about how Peranakan cooks expertly balances their spices.

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Martin explores the wonders of the Sabah province n East Malaysia.
The Royal Show
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Martin cooks with the queen of Malaysia, Tuanku Hajah Haminah.
Adventure on the Go
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Martin's road trip across Malaysia turns into a culinary adventure.
Life on the Pahame River
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Martin visits a durian fruit farm and Malaysia’s famous chef Wen.
East Coast Essence
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White beaches and mosques greet Martin along east coast of the Malay Peninsula.
Cradle of Malaysia
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Martin experiences the markets, shopping, food and craftmakersc of Kelantan.
Langkawi
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Martin explores the vacation paradise of Langkawi and its culinary hotspots.
Penang Heritage
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Martin explores culinary treasures of Penang, a World Heritage City.
Eight Million Cups of Tea
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Martin travels to Cameron Highlands for farm-fresh produce, colonial history and tea.
Loyal Friends in Sitiawan
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Martin shares his day with a network of old friends in their hometown.
Cultural Mosaic
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Martin explores Kuala Lumpur, an Asian capital with a rich food history.
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Martin discovers the small culinary gems within the state of Johor.
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