Exclusive With MasterChef Adam Liaw
7 Dec 2011
Expatriate Lifestyle was invited to catch up with the winner of Masterchef Australia Series 2, Adam Liaw, who was back visiting his roots (his father is Malaysian-born).
The very friendly and charismatic Adam was in KL this week, and we briefly caught up with him at Sid’s Pub, Bangsar South to ask him three questions over a pint at the end of a long day talking (and eating) food.
Expatriate Lifestyle: Have you had a chance to eat much on the trip?
Adam Liaw: Oh yes! Today we’ve had five meals already. And they’re all huge. I can literally feel my shirt getting tighter as the day has gone on!
EL: You’re here partly to promote your book (Two Asian Kitchens). You split the book into “Old Kitchen” and “New Kitchen”, a clever way to share classic and new recipes. Which do you prefer?
AL: Thanks. I wanted to show some of the dishes I’ve grown up with alongside newer ones, I love both old and new.
EL: And finally, in Australia, what is the quality of Malaysian food like? Is it anything like as good as here?
AL: No way! (laughs) There are some good places but it’s a bit strange in Sydney, where I live, as the better food is found at the smaller and less successful restaurants. It’s like the people who know about running a big restaurant are not as knowledgeable about Malaysian food. There are some good places, though, mainly out in the suburbs.