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Cultural Confluence of Peranakan

Season 1 Episode 101 | 26m 46s

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.

Aired: 10/11/18
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
Martin discovers the small culinary gems within the state of Johor.
Martin shares his day with a network of old friends in their hometown.
Martin explores Kuala Lumpur, an Asian capital with a rich food history.
Martin travels to Cameron Highlands for farm-fresh produce, colonial history and tea.
Martin explores culinary treasures of Penang, a World Heritage City.
Martin experiences the markets, shopping, food and craftmakersc of Kelantan.
Martin explores the vacation paradise of Langkawi and its culinary hotspots.
Martin's road trip across Malaysia turns into a culinary adventure.
Martin explores the wonders of the Sabah province n East Malaysia.
Martin visits a durian fruit farm and Malaysia’s famous chef Wen.
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Martin discovers the small culinary gems within the state of Johor.
Martin shares his day with a network of old friends in their hometown.
Martin explores Kuala Lumpur, an Asian capital with a rich food history.
Martin travels to Cameron Highlands for farm-fresh produce, colonial history and tea.
Martin explores culinary treasures of Penang, a World Heritage City.
Martin experiences the markets, shopping, food and craftmakersc of Kelantan.
Martin explores the vacation paradise of Langkawi and its culinary hotspots.
Martin's road trip across Malaysia turns into a culinary adventure.
Martin explores the wonders of the Sabah province n East Malaysia.
Martin visits a durian fruit farm and Malaysia’s famous chef Wen.