More than an absolutely stunning and charming 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.

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 flavours, such as Chile Crisp Puttanesca, Steak au Sichuan Poivre and Kaya Croissant-and-Butter Pudding.

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Hardcover / 288 pages
Published 13 May 2025