Chef Florence Tan’s Cooking Program: A Culinary Journey
Chef Florence Tan is one of the famous chefs in the 90s in Malaysia. Her prowess in culinary demos makes her a celebrity chef who is highly favored by women. Follow her story here
Learn Nyonya Recipes Now
Malaysia’s famous celebrity chef Florence Tan, a true blue Nyonya who grew up in Tranquerah Malacca, just recently launched her 2nd cook book titled Best Nyonya Recipes at The Tranquerah Restaurant, where the menu was conceptualized and developed by Florence as well.
A home economist in her earlier years, Florence Tan is now a chef by profession. As a Nyonya chef, she has worked in five-star hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Malacca. Her other accomplishments include developing recipes for food and kitchen equipment companies, presenting TV cook-shows and judging cooking competitions. Florence Tan also contributes recipes regularly to popular women’s magazines.
Nyonya dishes, cuisine that marries both Malay and Chinese cooking influences, are known for its piquant, spicy, savory and sweet flavors. ‘Best Nyonya Recipe’ includes variety of authentic Nyonya recipes from main meals, side dishes to desserts. Fans can now learn how to cook perennial favorites like Pineapple Patchree, Chicken Rumpah, and Pang Susi, a dessert of savory meat encased in sweet pastry with this collection of 53 recipes from veteran Nyonya chef, Florence Tan.
The elaborate preparation of Nyonya cuisine is clearly explained step by step, from the seasoning and spicy paste to basics like food coloring and coconut milk, allowing you to appreciate the many layers and flavors of Nyonya fare.
With easy-to-follow instructions and careful details, Florence Tan makes it a breeze to reproduce the best meals from her collection of Straits Chinese recipes. Took her almost a year to complete the production of ‘Best Nyonya Recipe’, Florence wishes to pass down her experiences and knowledge in Nyonya’s cooking to the public, especially the younger generation so that they can carry on the legacy and authenticity of delicious Malacca Peranakan Nyonya cuisine.
The ‘Best Nyonya Recipes’ is available at local major book stores with selling price RM49.90.
Signature Recipes
Resepi Sambal Goreng Chef Zaidah & Florence
Biodata
- Personality Name: Chef Florence Tan
- Highest Rank: Legendary Chef in Malaysia
- Recipe Source: Video and TV Program, Magazine, Cooking class, product ambassador
- Kategori Hidangan: Makanan
- Jenis Masakan: Melayu dan Baba Nyonya dishes
