The spirit of Malaysian gastronomic culture is woven with spices and herbs, embroidered with a myriad cultural influences, studded with memories of family meals and festive celebrations. And it’s deeply-rooted in the culinary souls of two of the top 24 contestants of the brand-new MasterChef Australia Season Nine.
When the new season premieres on Lifetime on June 19, viewers will meet a whole new bunch of cheerfully determined home cooks looking to make their mark on the Australian gastronomic landscape – among them, Sarah Tiong and Diana Chan, both of whom have Malaysian ties* that bind.