The Malay Cook

A personal exploration of food, memory and belonging shaped by Malay heritage of Malaysia, storytelling and the rituals around the table.

Cooking through memory.

The Malay Cook began as a way of preserving memory — rebuilding recipes, traditions and stories connected to family, migration and home.

What emerged became a broader exploration of food not only as nourishment, but as identity, emotion and cultural connection.

Through recipes, essays and gatherings, The Malay Cook explores the ways food carries memory across generations and places.

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The Malay Cook Cookbook
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Through poignant anecdotes and the legacy of his grandmother’s recipes, The Malay Cook traces Ranie’s journey from Kuala Lumpur to London.  With over 70 recipes that celebrate the flavours of Malay cooking, they are perfect for communal dining, last-minute guests or enjoying a comforting one-pot meal.

Recipe Writing
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A growing collection of recipes shaped by heritage, seasonality and the emotional rituals of cooking and sharing food.

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Collaborating with hospitality, lifestyle and food brands through digital content, menu creation, storytelling, recipe development and creative experiences.

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London

“Ranie’s The Malay Cook captures everything I love about food, culture, generosity and the pure joy and happiness of feeding people well. It’s full of recipes you’ll want to cook for friends, bold, fragrant, generous sharing dishes all grounded in a moving personal story. A truly brilliant debut and one that I am excited to have on my kitchen shelf.”

Bettina Campolucci, Bettina's Kitchen

Past Projects

Cookery Writer: The Malay Cook Cookbook

Travel Writing: Guide to Penang Financial Times

Supperclubs, Cooking Classes & Catering

Recipe writing : The Guardian Feast

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