Dari Dapur – Join Malaysia’s biggest stars as they tuck into a meal in search of friendship and empathy. #SambilMakanJadiKawan

Join Malaysia’s biggest stars as they tuck into a meal in search of friendship and empathy. #SambilMakanJadiKawan

Feature stories

Kembara Hati bersama Elvi & Kavin Jay

Comedian Kavin Jay and food instagrammer Elvi trip to a rubber plantation to discover new friendships over a bowl of Cambodia’s “number one food” – Nom Banh Chok

Sesuap Rezeki, Sepiring Kebahagian bersama Chef Wan & Dr Hartini Zainuddin

Chef Wan and Dr Hartini Zainuddin share an emotional meal with Hameed and his family, who are from Pakistan. They learn about Pakistani Chicken Korma, and what life is like for a refugee family in Malaysia.

Secebis Kenikmatan bersama Bunga & Cikgu Samuel

Hijabi rapper Bunga and Teacher Samuel get a taste of “jungle food” in the heart of KL courtesy of James, an ethnic Kachin from Myanmar.

Masakan Tradisi, Penawar Hati bersama Yasmin & Chrystina

Traditional Tamilan fare from Sri Lanka awaits Tamil film star Yasmin Nadiah and Chinese language radio DJ Chrystina. Over dinner, they learn more about their hosts Vishwa and Janna, a Sri Lankan couple who are so passionate about Tamil food that they started a YouTube channel to promote it.

Air Tangan Ibu bersama Nurul Izzah

Nurul Izzah and Fatih share cooking tips and parenting stories over a meal of Chicken Mandy – a traditional Yemeni dish. Watch to find out why Fatih, a Syrian single mother, decided to learn how to cook this dish.

Berkongsi Bersama dengan Lisa Surihani

Lisa Surihani is invited for lunch at a workers’ kongsi, where she tries a bowl (or two) of Madurese specialty Kaldu Kokot – cow’s feet soup.

Ramadan Berbeza, Harungi Bersama

Komuniti Rohingya berbuka puasa bersama wartawan penyiaran Astro Awani Melisa Idris dan Duta Besar Amerika Syarikat Brian D. McFeeters.

The ethnic Mon community in Malaysia threw an “open house” to celebrate the Mon new year, at community farm Kebun-Kebun Bangsar. Malaysians joined in the celebrations.

Watch how ethnic Chin farm workers in Cameron Highlands celebrate a birthday. Hint: they celebrate with a huge pot of Mohinga, Myanmar’s national dish.

For the ethnic Mon community, this dish of fried mangoes and rice with cold water is a new year staple.

Elva shares her favourite Filipino dish – a sweet-savoury pork recipe that uses Sprite!

Food + Migration stories

The ethnic Mon community in Malaysia threw an “open house” to celebrate the Mon new year, at community farm Kebun-Kebun Bangsar. Malaysians joined in the celebrations.

Watch how ethnic Chin farm workers in Cameron Highlands celebrate a birthday.

For the ethnic Mon community, this dish of fried mangoes and rice with cold water is a new year staple.

Elva shares her favourite Filipino dish – a sweet-savoury pork recipe that uses Sprite!

Chicken marinated in sumac (a type of dried berries), roasted over flatbread – a classic Palestinian recipe that Jawad learned from his father.

Website thumbnails - Mini Jhin Jhin - Eng

The ethnic Mon community in Malaysia threw an “open house” to celebrate the Mon new year, at community farm Kebun-Kebun Bangsar.

Website thumbnails - Mini Cameron Highlands - Eng

Watch how ethnic Chin farm workers in Cameron Highlands celebrate a birthday.

For the ethnic Mon community, this dish of fried mangoes and rice with cold water is a new year staple.

Website thumbnails - Mini Elva - Coming soon eng

Elva shares her favourite Filipino dish – a sweet-savoury pork recipe that uses Sprite!

Website thumbnails - Mini Jawad - Coming soon eng

Chicken marinated in sumac (a type of dried berries), roasted over flatbread – a classic Palestinian recipe that Jawad learned from his father.

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Try it at home

Hameed’s Chicken Kurma

	“I think Hameed should come teach the chefs in my restaurant how to cook this.” - Chef Wan
	“This is soooo sedap” - Dr Hartini Zainuddin

Fatih’s Chicken Mandy

“Fatih cooks this with love and sincerity. I can see it, I can feel it.”
- Nurul Izzah Anwar

Liza’s Nom Banh Chok

	“It’s very light and comforting, it just makes you feel all warm inside. Perfect for a rainy day.” - Elvi (@shesaidsedap)
	“It reminds you of home.” - Kavin Jay

Vishwa and Janna’s Puttu

	“I have to pack some to take away.” - Yasmin Nadiah
	“It looks so perfect!” - Chrystina Ng

James’ Shan Ju

	“Eh it’s so delicious. Like satay, but different.” - Bunga
	“So so good. I can taste all the herbs there.” - Samuel Isaiah

Suha’s Khaldu Kokot

“Mmm delicious! The cow’s feet really gives it a special taste.”
- Lisa Surihani

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Hungry for more?

There’s a global movement of people who are imagining a world where friendship and empathy are not bound by nationality. Find out how you can join in!

#StandUp4MigrantsA global campaign by the United Nations Human Rights Office, to counter negative perceptions on migration by promoting migration stories that are inclusive and empathetic.

Biryani WallahsBiryani meals (and other food items) available for order, all made by refugee and migrant homecooks

Parastoo TheatreA theatre group led by Afghan refugee director and playwright Salleh Sepas. They organise refugee and migrant performers to produce theatre plays for Malaysian audiences. Follow their socials for upcoming performances.

Picha EatsA social enterprise that markets food cooked by refugee communities, giving them a livelihood, while promoting empathy and integration between refugees and locals.

Work In Progress A digital platform featuring human stories on migration in Malaysia.

Mengenai Dari Dapur

Dari Dapur is a digital campaign to bring Malaysians closer to our migrant and refugee neighbours.

The Dari Dapur team is reachable at [email protected] .

Credits

Producer	Elroi Yee
Producer	Puah Sze Ning
Web development	Yasmin Zulhaime
Design	Husna Ab Rahman
Translation	Huda Ab Rahman
From The Fourth	Ian Yee
From UNOHCHR	Christina MacGillivray
	Genevieve Sauberli
	Pia Oberoi
	Taisuke Komatsu
	Wannaporn Samutassadong

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