'Sama Sama is a book of such charm, it just burrowed its way into my heart.'NIGELLA LAWSON'Food has the power to stir memories, bring people together, transport you to new places, and, most importantly, take you home. Julie captures all of this within these pages. This book is a true joy.'YOTAM OTTOLENGHI'If you want to discover the hidden secrets of one of Asia's great cuisines, there is no better guide than Julie Lin's mouth-watering book. It is delicious Malaysian comfort food at its best.'KEN HOM, CBE'Julie's book is quintessentially her. She is a bright star in the firmament of British cooks. She does what all great chefs have always done in the most magnificent way. She uses her life, her experience and her huge heart to create dishes that warm you from the top of your head right down to the bottom of your toes.'ANDI OLIVER-'Season the dish until the ghost of our ancestors tells you to stop!'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 Saturday Kitchen favourite Julie Lin, Sama Sama celebrates all parts of Julie's identity (Malaysian, Chinese and Scottish) through 90 delicious recipes and heartfelt tales of self-discovery.Always encouraging simplicity for maximum joy in the kitchen, Julie teaches us to cook with soul, trust our palates and broaden our ideas of authenticity. Enjoy accessible dishes with explosive flavours, such as Chilli Crisp Puttanesca, Steak au Sichuan Poivre and Kaya Croissant-and-Butter Pudding.