About the Author

Born and bred in Malacca, Melba Nunis spent most of her days in the kitchen with her mother Mercy, absorbing the techniques, recipes and most importantly, the passion of cooking Kristang cuisine. Her recipes have been passed down from generation to generation and throughout the years she has strived to keep the dishes exactly as they were since the days her great-grandparents cooked them. Kristang cuisine is still unfamiliar to a lot of people, so Mel hopes to highlight its uniqueness by sharing her family recipes.