Sama Sama: Comfort Food from my Mixed Malaysian Kitchen by Julie Lin

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    • Categories: Malaysian; Vegetarian; Vegan
    • Ingredients: lemons or limes; coriander seeds
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  • Smashed chicken (Ayam penyet)

    • katewalton on March 14, 2026

      Great flavour but the sambal recipe is not authentic - it has mint and coriander leaves in it, neither of which are used in Indonesia. More like an Indian chutney. Leave out those and you have a great recipe!

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  • ISBN 10 1623716128
  • ISBN 13 9781623716127
  • Published May 13 2025
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 288
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Interlink Publishing Group

Publishers Text

In Malay, sama sama (“same same”) is a way of saying “you’re welcome” to reinforce the idea of togetherness and equality in this everyday exchange. From successful restaurateur and TV presenter Julie Lin, Sama Sama celebrates all parts of Julie’s identity (Malaysian, Chinese and Scottish) with heartwarming stories of food and self-discovery, reminding us that food is the thread that ties us all together.

Through 90 delicious recipes, Julie encourages you to test your palate, adjust recipes to your liking and broaden your ideas of authenticity. Rather than lengthy recipes and complex processes, her “agak-agak” style is about cooking with soul, creating accessible dishes with explosive flavors, such as Chile Crisp Puttanesca, Steak au Sichuan Poivre and Kaya Croissant-and-Butter Pudding.

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