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Sama Sama: Comfort Food from My Mixed Malaysian Kitchen
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March 15, 2025Sama Sama - Same-same, but different
I’ve been a fan of fellow Glaswegian Julie Lin for years, following her journey across Substack and Instagram as well as her many TV appearances, podcasts etc…
Having cooked countless dishes using her recipes over the years, it’s almost hard to believe this is her very first cookbook.
I found myself reading Sama Sama more like a memoir than a cookbook. My favourite chapters: ‘Cook When Nobody’s Watching’ and ‘Learning From The Motherland’. Julie’s writing is captivating and filled with sincerity.
As cliché as it might sound, Sama Sama is so much more than a cookbook — it’s a storytelling journey. Every recipe reflects Julie’s deep connection to her roots, her biggest inspiration being her mum. She lovingly recounts childhood memories of cooking alongside her mother, spending hours in the kitchen with her Amah (grandmother), or wandering through the vibrant street markets and bustling hawker stalls of Melaka, her mother’s hometown.
Her mum’s cooking served as a link to Malaysia, introducing Julie to her rich heritage in a way she could truly understand — through food.
These heartfelt stories, written with immense love and pride for her mother, radiates pure joy. This book is like the warm hug you didn’t know you needed.
Sama Sama features 90 recipes, brimming with unique and mouthwatering ideas. This book has so much more than Malaysian-Scottish themed recipes, you’ll find tastes of India, Italy, Indonesia, Spain and more. I’m so impressed with the sheer breadth of ingredients and creative flavour pairings.
The best cookbook in years, the first I’ve ever felt compelled to review.
Julie now co owns @gaga in Glasgow (Partick) which celebrates Southeast Asian flavours.
I’ve been a fan of fellow Glaswegian Julie Lin for years, following her journey across Substack and Instagram as well as her many TV appearances, podcasts etc…
Having cooked countless dishes using her recipes over the years, it’s almost hard to believe this is her very first cookbook.
I found myself reading Sama Sama more like a memoir than a cookbook. My favourite chapters: ‘Cook When Nobody’s Watching’ and ‘Learning From The Motherland’. Julie’s writing is captivating and filled with sincerity.
As cliché as it might sound, Sama Sama is so much more than a cookbook — it’s a storytelling journey. Every recipe reflects Julie’s deep connection to her roots, her biggest inspiration being her mum. She lovingly recounts childhood memories of cooking alongside her mother, spending hours in the kitchen with her Amah (grandmother), or wandering through the vibrant street markets and bustling hawker stalls of Melaka, her mother’s hometown.
Her mum’s cooking served as a link to Malaysia, introducing Julie to her rich heritage in a way she could truly understand — through food.
These heartfelt stories, written with immense love and pride for her mother, radiates pure joy. This book is like the warm hug you didn’t know you needed.
Sama Sama features 90 recipes, brimming with unique and mouthwatering ideas. This book has so much more than Malaysian-Scottish themed recipes, you’ll find tastes of India, Italy, Indonesia, Spain and more. I’m so impressed with the sheer breadth of ingredients and creative flavour pairings.
The best cookbook in years, the first I’ve ever felt compelled to review.
Julie now co owns @gaga in Glasgow (Partick) which celebrates Southeast Asian flavours.
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