Marina
Mustafa

Author · Chef · Storyteller

A lifetime of flavour, on one plate

Exploring the rich tapestry of Malaysian cuisine through heritage recipes, personal stories, and a lifetime of culinary passion.

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Currently featured in — BBC Food & Tatler Asia

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FROM THE KITCHEN

Featured Recipes

Rosemary Roast Chicken ~ using the PHILIPS Pressure Cooker
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Rosemary Roast Chicken ~ using the PHILIPS Pressure Cooker

prep time ~ 15 mins roasting time ~ 15 mins browning time ~ 18 mins serves ~ 4 quarter chicken Rosemary Roast Chicken (using the Philips Pressure Cooker) · 1 wnole chicken, cleaned · 2 tsp salt · 2 tsp ground black pepper · 2 tsp Italian Seasoning...

38 min · 6 servings

Pineapple Upside Down Cake
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Pineapple Upside Down Cake

It's been ages since I last made Pineapple Upside Down Cake..It was a popular cake in the 1980s.

30 min · 6 servings

Thai Green Curry Chicken (paste from scratch)
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Thai Green Curry Chicken (paste from scratch)

Paste recipe: 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tsp white peppercorns 1/2 tsp cumin 1/

50 min · 4 servings

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ABOUT MARINA

A lifetime of culinary passion

From the kampung kitchens of Perak to the pages of 26 bestselling cookbooks, Marina Mustafa has spent over three decades preserving and celebrating Malaysian culinary heritage.

Her journey through food is a story of family, tradition, and an unwavering belief that every recipe carries a memory worth sharing.

26Cookbooks
140k+Copies Sold
16Years on TV
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FROM THE JOURNAL

Latest Stories

A traditional Malay kampung kitchen with wood fire stove
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The Kampung Kitchen That Started It All

How a kitchen in rural Perak shaped everything I know about cooking

1 July 2024 · 6 min read

Assorted Malaysian spices in small bowls
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Five Spices Every Malaysian Kitchen Needs

Stock these five essentials and you can cook almost any Malaysian dish

20 June 2024 · 4 min read

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LEARN WITH MARINA

Cooking classes & workshops

Join Marina for hands-on cooking experiences, from intimate kitchen sessions to large-scale demonstrations. Learn the techniques behind Malaysia's most beloved dishes.

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