On her YouTube channel, Senduk kayu, Azah promotes healthy traditional homecooked meals. Photos: The Star/Yap Chee Hong
Azah Johari, 61, is an advocate of natural ingredients and uses the freshest ingredients in her cooking. The Kedahan who launched her YouTube cooking channel, Senduk kayu last year, tries her best to avoid ingredients modified ingredients from its natural form.
“We live in Malaysia where fresh produce, including vegetables, meat and santan (coconut milk) are available in abundance. Instead of flavour enhancers, use natural ingredients like coconut water, screwpine leaves or lemon grass. Opt for natural food coloring like turmeric or pandan leaf extract, ” says Azah.
