Satay? Okay!

English Arts Documentary Food Society & Culture

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Avg. Duration 57m

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Since Jul 2025

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SEASON 2 COMING SOON!

Satay? Okay! is about the foods that have shaped Malaysia. Go on a deep dive into Malaysian food culture and discover how events in history can be seen in the food today.

Join hosts Dr Noby Leong and Philip Gibson as they explore Malaysia’s most iconic foods and how they’ve been shaped by the past. They’ll be joined by food writers, chefs, academics and community leaders, who will share their perspectives on one of the world’s most misunderstood cuisines.

This is a podcast that will make you rethink everything you know about food. It will introduce you to a Malaysia that you’ve never heard of before – a nation filled with diverse communities, cultures and stories.

Will you join us for Satay? Okay!

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S1E10 10. Chicken Rice and the Making of an Empire

Nov 19, 2025 1h Transcript

What does an American missionary have to do with Hainanese Chicken Rice in Malaysia? More than you ever thought possible.In this season finale, we follow Malaysia's story up to the beginning of the…

S1E9 9. Toddy and the Colonisers' Secret Treaty

Nov 12, 2025 51m Transcript

There's no whisky in a Malaysian toddy. That's because toddy in Malaysia refers to the kombucha-like coconut drink. Toddy is sugary, sour and a bit funky. But like so many of Malaysia's foods, the…

S1E8 8. Laksa and the Great British Lie

Nov 05, 2025 1h 1m Transcript

Tried laksa with spaghetti? Or sour tamarind laksa? Laksa comes in many forms, but a classic Nyonya laksa has captured global hearts more than others. Its a dish that's central to the Chinese…

S1E7 7. Kueh and the Unlikely Dutch Affair

Oct 29, 2025 59m Transcript

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.After the invasion of…

S1E6 6. Sambal and the Portuguese Invasion

Oct 21, 2025 54m Transcript

If Malaysia has a national condiment, it would be sambal. Yet as central as sambal is to Malaysia's culinary heritage, it wouldn't exist without Portugal.As Melaka's fortunes grew, the empire…

S1E5 5. Spices and the Rise of Melaka

Oct 14, 2025 1h 1m Transcript

Would you sacrifice an ox for the sake of cinnamon? Spices were once the global currency, sometimes worth more than gold. Myths around spices kept the prices high, fuelling spice empires around the…

S1E4 4. Belacan and the Forgotten Ancient Empires

Oct 07, 2025 51m Transcript

Do you know Bella Chan? Fishing traditions gave rise to one of Malaysia's most important ingredients - belacan. Beyond cuisine though, belacan tells us a lot about Malaysia's seafaring history.1,500…

S1E3 3. Coconuts and the Land Before Borders

Sep 30, 2025 1h Transcript

Can coconuts really travel along ocean currents? Maybe, but that's probably not how they spread around the world.We look at coconuts and Malaysia's ancient maritime history. The Malay and Indonesian…

S1E2 2. Durian and the Arrival of the First Peoples

Sep 23, 2025 59m Transcript

Is durian really that controversial? Pop culture will have you believe that durian is equal parts maligned and celebrated. But there's so much more to the King of Fruits than its smell.We take a look…

S1E1 1. Satay and the Myth of Malaysian Cuisine

Sep 23, 2025 38m Transcript

There's no such thing as Malaysian cuisine! In the very first episode, we shatter the myths surrounding Malaysia and its diverse food culture. Kicking things off with satay, we look at the mysterious…

S1 Satay? Okay! Trailer

Jul 29, 2025 1m Trailer

Launching on 24 SEP!Join hosts Dr Noby Leong and Philip Gibson as they explore Malaysia’s most iconic foods and how they’ve been shaped by the past. They’ll be joined by food writers, chefs,…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Satay? Okay! have?

Satay? Okay! has published 11 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Arts, Documentary.

Is Satay? Okay! still active?

Satay? Okay! is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 57m.