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Sama Sama
Comfort Food from My Mixed Malaysian Kitchen
By Julie Lin
Illustrated by Lola Hoad / Photographer Liz Seabrook
Published by Interlink Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
More than a cookbook, Sama Sama celebrates all parts of Julie’s mixed Malaysian heritage through 90 recipes that are "authentically in-between."
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 palette, 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.
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 palette, 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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Product Details
- Publisher: Interlink Books (May 13, 2025)
- Length: 288 pages
- ISBN13: 9781623716127
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Raves and Reviews
"Food has the power to stir memories, bring people together, transport you to new places, and, most importantly, take you home. Julie captures all of this within these pages. This book is a true joy."
– Yotam Ottolenghi
"Malaysian Scottish restaurateur Lin explores “authentically in-between” food in these creative recipes…Lin proves a chatty guide, sharing personal stories and the results of falling down “internet wormholes”… Lin’s is an exciting new voice, and [it's] a collection that’s so full of good ideas."
– Publishers Weekly
“Sama Sama is a book of such charm, it just burrowed its way into my heart.”
– Nigella Lawson
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