Sydney, NSW (27 Oct, 2021) Tourism Malaysia (TM) and Jackie M today announced a new 4-episode Street Food Journeys video series, and this time, the focus will be on plant-based Malaysian meals. In this third instalment of the popular series, those on a plant-based diet will be treated to a vegetarian and vegan line-up of cooking segments, tips and food discoveries.

“Street Food Journeys has inspired and engaged viewers and food lovers from all over the world with its exploration of Malaysia’s deliciously authentic flavors.” said Jackie M, producer and host of Street Food Journeys. “Series 3 takes the next step, which is to educate our viewers on which Malaysian dishes are plant-based and which can be easily tweaked or adapted to suit their plant-based diets.”

The series covers four popular Malaysian tourist destinations, namely Penang, Melaka, Sarawak and Kuala Lumpur. Each episode includes cooking demonstrations on how to recreate vegan or vegetarian versions of famous dishes from these places, as presented by Jackie M. and her guest chefs from Masters of Malaysian Cuisine. The JetLag Warriors, Ken Abroad, and vegan food expert Raw Chef Yin give their verdict on plant-based dishes they come across in their food hunts, to help viewers plan their next Malaysian adventure.

Jackie M. said, “Imagine taking the stress out of your upcoming Malaysian holiday when you know exactly what food to order, where to find them, and how to recreate these dishes in your own kitchen.”

Director of Tourism Malaysia in Sydney, Mr. Tuan Razali said, ‘With the increase of people eating plant-based food, this is the perfect time to showcase Malaysian plant-based food in Series 3 as Malaysia is a fantastic vegan and vegetarian destination”.

He continues, ‘Such food is available all over Malaysia, some of my favorite's are Popiah, Tauhu Sumbat and I enjoy eating steamed rice and vegetarian curries served on a banana leaf such food indulgence always put a smile on my face – one just need to know where to find it”. says Tuan Razali.

Street Food Journeys: Malaysia - Plant-Based Edition airs Sundays at 9pm AEST starting 31 October. Viewers can catch each episode on MalaysianChefs.com and on all of Jackie M’s and Masters of Malaysian Cuisine’s online platforms.

Episode 1: Penang (31 October), Episode 2: Melaka (7 November), Episode 3: Kuala Lumpur (14 November) and Episode 4: Sarawak (21 November)

For more information on Street Food Journeys, contact:
Jackie M.
P: +61 (0) 425 797 718
E: jackie@jackiem.com.au

For viewing live episodes on Street Food Journeys visit www.YouTube.com/MastersOfMalaysianCuisine; www.Facebook.com/Malaysian ; www.YouTube.com/JackiemFood ; www.Twitch.tv/JackiemFood ; www.Twitch.tv/JackieMFood ; www.MalaysianChefs.com

About Tourism Malaysia
Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, also known as Tourism Malaysia, is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia. It focuses on the specific task of promoting Malaysia as a preferred tourism destination.

For more information on Malaysia, contact:
Tourism Malaysia Sydney
P: +61 (0) 92863055
E:  mtpb.sydney@tourism.gov.my
W: http://malaysia.travel