Fonterra Merdeka Nutrition Kitchen Unites Malaysia New Zealand Flavours

Fonterra's Merdeka Nutrition Kitchen ~ Roti Jala with New Zealand Lamb Tandoori and Kiwi Venison Rendang Meat Pie with Potatoes and Mushroom

Happy Merdeka! In conjunction with Malaysia 60th Merdeka Day celebration and also 60 years of friendship between Malaysia and New Zealand; Fonterra Brands Malaysia demonstrated 2 unique fusion dishes such as Roti Jala with New Zealand Lamb Tandoori and Kiwi Venison Rendang Meat Pie with Potatoes and Mushroom to showcase the iconic flavours of both countries. To add confetti to the event, we took up the Fonterra's Merdeka Nutrition Kitchen cooking challenge at The Cooking House, Bangsar. Check out the full story…

Fonterra Merdeka Nutrition Kitchen Unites Malaysia New Zealand Flavours 

Fonterra's Merdeka Nutrition Kitchen was officially launched by His Excellency Dr John Subritzky, New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Malaysia together with Mr Jose Miguel Porraz Lando, Managing Director of Fonterra Brands Malaysia and Singapore.

Fonterra's Merdeka Nutrition Kitchen officially launch

L-R: Fonterra’s Anchor Food Professionals, Chef Alex; Managing Director of Fonterra Brands Malaysia and Singapore, Mr Jose Miguel Porraz Lando; H.E. Dr John Subritzky, New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Malaysia; and Anchor Food Professionals, Chef Firuz, presenting two unique recipes (Roti Jala with New Zealand Lamb Tandoori and Kiwi Venison Rendang Meat Pie with Potatoes and Mushroom) at Fonterra’s Merdeka Nutrition Kitchen

His Excellency Dr John Subritzky, New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, highlighted the significance of this 60-year milestone and Fonterra’s role as a leading dairy nutrition provider in Malaysia. While, Mr Jose Miguel Porraz Lando, Managing Director of Fonterra Brands Malaysia and Singapore, emphasised the importance of innovation in meeting the ever-changing needs of today’s consumers.

Chef Alex and Chef Firuz from Fonterra’s Anchor Food Professionals demonstrating recipes that represent both Malaysia and New Zealand at Fonterra’s Merdeka Nutrition Kitchen to mark 60 years of friendship between the two countries

Dairy has been proven to be a great source of nutrition and Fonterra’s commitment to provide the best dairy nutrition to Malaysians through leading brands such as Anlene, Fernleaf, Anmum (Materna, Essential and Lacta) and Anchor.

The Roti Jala Jalur Gemilang with New Zealand Lamb Tandoori at Fonterra’s Merdeka Nutrition Kitchen

The two dishes represent the harmonious and long standing friendship between Malaysia and New Zealand were developed by chefs from Fonterra’s foodservices division Anchor Food Professionals. The two dishes were made with ingredients from New Zealand and Malaysia, as well as Anchor and Anlene products.

The Kiwi Venison Rendang Meat Pie with Potatoes and Mushroom at Fonterra’s Merdeka Nutrition Kitchen

Hah! have you tried venison rendang meat pie before? The Kiwi Venison Rendang Meat Pie with Potatoes and Mushroom is inspired by New Zealand’s iconic meat pies. It is made with a Venison Rendang filling, as well as a generous dose of dairy with Anchor Extra Yield Cream, Anchor Unsalted Butter, Anchor Colby and Cheddar cheeses and Anchor Mozzarella Shredded Cheese.

Mini cook-off at Fonterra's Merdeka Nutrition Kitchen
Making Roti Jala with New Zealand Lamb Tandoori

The Roti Jala with New Zealand Lamb Tandoori transformed the traditional pancake by filling and rolling it with tandoori-spiced New Zealand lamb, which had been marinated with Anlene plain yoghurt to retain its juiciness.

Our version of Roti Jala with New Zealand Lamb Tandoori

And finally! this was our group Roti Jala with New Zealand Lamb Tandoori presentation. Although we did not win the cooking challenge, it was fun and great experience. Now I can make my own roti jala at home and mind you New Zealand Lamb Tandoori is so, tender, juicy and spicy too. I tried making Oriental style Rack of Lamb using Pure South New Zealand; its was epic, check out my recipe HERE. 

For more information about Fonterra's Merdeka Nutrition Kitchen, please visit Fonterra Malaysia at https://www.fonterra.com/my/en.html