This week, Elizabeth Chong, a celebrated Chinese-Australian chef and culinary educator, shares her inspiring journey promoting authentic Chinese cuisine in Australia. She recalls vivid childhood memories in Melbourne and the cultural significance of dishes like Hainan chicken rice. Elizabeth discusses the challenges of sourcing traditional ingredients and the evolution of dim sims in local cuisine. With anecdotes of her family’s immigration story, she highlights the rich tapestry of multiculturalism and the deep emotional ties food has to identity and heritage.