Belongings & Bounty

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DescriptionMalay cuisine is not just about consumption. It is shaped by conscious methods of acquiring and managing ecological resources, which is reflected through a set of cultural practices such as foraging, medicinal usage, and packaging. This includes the ability to identify which animal, vegetable or mineral has medical efficacy and health benefits, or potential detrimental effects. Such knowledge extends to the domain of practical use, especially in wrapping and storing food and other edible products.

Khir Johari, author of The Food of Singapore Malays: Gastronomic Travels through the Archipelago explored the Malay community’s relationship with their natural landscape through food and rediscovered how indigenous knowledge tradition is tied closely to food preparation and enjoyment. Listen to the full talk to learn more.CreatorYale-NUS CollegeDate05-APR-2022FormatVideoLanguageEnglishLength01:32:08PublisherYale-NUS CollegeLocationSingapore

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SubjectMalay Food PreparationKeywordMalayFoodPreparationArchipelago

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CollectionVideosLectures and TalksInvited Guest SpeakersPlaceYale-NUS Performance HallPersonKhir JohariOrganisationYale-NUS College