Episode 3: Family

Poh learns how to make Chinese zong dumplings from her mother, Christina, visits a biodynamic farm, and finds out what it’s like to work a shift in the kitchen of Andre Ursini’s busy restaurant.

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Poh learns how to make traditional Chinese zong dumplings from her mother, Christina, but it’s such a complicated and time-consuming task that she wonders aloud whether she will ever do it again. Andre Ursini takes Poh to visit his Aunt Anne’s certified biodynamic farm, and the pair improvise several dishes. On the drive home, Andre dares Poh to come to Andre’s Cucina and Polenta Bar and do what she’s never done: a “proper service”.

 

Recipes

Sweet Nyonya zong (sticky rice cake)

Savoury zong (sticky rice cake)

Sweet mung bean soup

Ginger tea

Char hoon

Red polenta with goat ragú

Hainanese chicken rice

Mama’s rice bowl steamed sponge

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