A book of traditional Malay recipes rooted in the memories of chef Ismail Ahmad's childhood, emphasising colour, heat and richness.
Dato Chef Ismail Ahmad graduated from Mara University of Technology in Hotel Management and Catering, specialising in Chef Training. He worked in the food and beverage industry for several years before becoming Executive Chef at Restoran Yasmin. Today, Chef Ismail is a familiar face on cookery shows in Malaysia and Singapore, including Aroma, Sri Murni, Yok Buat Kuih Raya! and Ala-ala Kampung. Appointed Malaysian Food Ambassador by Tourism Malaysia, he represents his country at international culinary events and promotes its cuisine. At the Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards 2005-2006, Chef Ismail was awarded Excellence in Hospitality Personality Chef of the Year and Excellence in Hospitality Personality Malay Cuisine Chef. His restaurant, Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail, was awarded the Award for Excellence, Best Asian Cuisine Restaurant in the same year. It has also been nominated several times for Best Malay Restaurant at the Time Out KL Food & Drink Awards.
