<p>Kueh defies classification. Even kueh experts can't land on a definition. Perhaps that's because kueh has influences from around the world, notably from European colonisers.</p><p>After the invasion of Melaka by the Portuguese armada, much of South East Asia faced the firm grip of colonialism. By the 17th Century, the Dutch VOC empire had invaded parts of Indonesia in a violent pursuit to control spice production. But the Malay rulers would soon learn that the enemy of my enemy is my friend.</p><p>The kueh of today is a reflection of this colonial past. Kueh-master Christopher Tan (@thewayofkueh) shares some of the most fascinating stories of kueh you will ever hear. He connects the wide-world of South East Asian kuehs with traditions from the Netherlands, Turkey and even the US!</p><p>We also hear from Noor Azura, owner of Kuih Keria Antarabangsa. She shares her inspiring story of how one kuih has changed the fortunes of her entire family.</p><p></p><p><strong>Resources and References</strong></p><p>The Way of Kueh (2019), Christopher Tan</p><p>Nerdbaker: Extraordinary Recipes, Stories &amp; Baking Adventures from a True Oven Geek Paperback (2015), Christopher Tan</p><p>Nerdbaker 2: Tales of the Yeast Indies (2024), Christopher Tan</p><p>A History of Malaysia (2016), Barbara Watson Andaya, Leonard Y. Andaya</p><p>Merchant Kings - When Companies Ruled the World 1600-1900 (2010), Stephen R Bown</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4490&amp;context=theses">The Batavia Massacre: The Tragic End to a Century of Cooperation</a> (2019), Kimberley Wilhelmina Wells</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b071vl2l">The Dutch East India Company</a> - BBC Sounds</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Kuih-Keria-Antarabangsa-Haji-Jalil-Limbongan-100057227270490">Kuih Keria Antarabangsa</a>, No.29-1 Jalan Kristal Merah 2, Taman Limbongan Jaya, Limbongan, Malacca City, Malaysia</p><p></p><p><strong>Credits</strong></p><p>Hosted by Dr Noby Leong and Philip Gibson</p><p>Produced by Dr Noby Leong and Philip Gibson</p><p>Sound Design by Jack Barr</p><p>English Dub by Anindya Kenyo Larasti</p><p><em>Satay? Okay! </em>is produced by Kopi Productions Limited</p>