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Shortlisted for the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards (2022)Guild of Food Writer’s Awards, Highly Commended in ‘First Book’ category (2022)André Simon Awards shortlisted (2022)"Beautiful, inspiring, but above all authoritative. Mandy Yin holds all the secrets to exquisite Malaysian cooking... It is a rare treat that she's chosen to share them." – Grace Dent, restaurant critic for the GuardianA soulful tribute to Malaysian cuisine, from snacks, soups and salads, to rice and noodle dishes, curries and sweet things.Sambal Shiok is a brilliant collection of over 90 accessible recipes that were handed down from Mandy Yin’s mother as well as those that she has developed for her critically acclaimed, award-winning London restaurant. The recipes – such as her signature curry laksa, Penang assam laksa, Malaysian fried chicken, prawn fritters, spiral curry puffs, flaky roti canai, beef rendang, KL golden fragrant clams, sambal mapo tofu, and the perfect steamed rice – can be made for a weekday family meal, a dinner party or celebration. Malaysian food results from the unique merger over centuries of indigenous Malay ingredients with Indian spices and Chinese techniques. Every dish delicately balances sweet, sour, salty with chilli heat and a hint of bitter. With Mandy’s evocative look at Malaysian food culture, her recipes, and the basics of a Malaysian pantry (shrimp paste, lemongrass, tamarind and coconut milk), you can easily enjoy the most delicious Malaysian meals at home.

"Original, accessible and filled with recipes you actually want to cook. Thoroughly modern Malaysian magic." - Tom Barker-Bowles"A joyful book filled with highly achievable food. Simply Malaysian is simply brilliant and I can't wait to get cooking from it." - Meera Sodha"This is a cookbook for anyone who wants a little taste of Malaysia in their kitchen.” - Rachel Khoo"Mandy's recipes are easy, delicious and full of flavour. A must have book." - Ching He HuangFollowing the success of Sambal Shiok, Mandy Yin is back and in her second book, she shares the secrets to making mouthwatering Malaysian recipes with minimal fuss.Inspired by how Malaysians eat at home and ‘economy rice’ eateries, where you can help yourself to a generous plate of delicious food at any time of day, as well as favourites from her family kitchen, Mandy Yin presents a collection of over 80 everyday recipes that are quick and easy to make.Simply Malaysian is a collection of classic and modern dishes that can be whipped up in no time, with minimal ingredients. Whether it’s One Pot Chicken Rice, Sambal Aubergines, Black Pepper Beef or Spicy Tomato Prawns, these resourceful recipes are designed for every night of the week.