Selamat Makan  (English, Hardcover, Nazneen Merchant née Jumabhoy)

A vibrant and diverse culinary kaleidoscope of Malay, Chinese, and Indian influences, Singaporean food has a rich cultural heritage. Every dish tells a story. Every recipe holds a memory of a time and place. Nazneen Merchant née Jumabhoy grew up in this very cultural melting pot, where some of her happiest moments were spent sampling and savoring delicious Singaporean hawker food. After meeting the love of her life and moving from her motherland, Singapore, to Bombay, she carried with her the treasured culinary inheritance in the form of recipes she had collected and compiled. Food has the power to connect people, to share heritage, and even to create new traditions. In cooking for her family and friends for over five decades, Nazneen shared with them her joy. The timeless recipes in this book are not just about flavors and techniques but also about history, identity, and community, in addition to being a dedication to those who are less fortunate. Try these recipes and make them your own. They are dishes sure to capture the palate and heart of your loved ones. Lai, makan! Come, Let's feast!