Life as a Third Culture Kid with Chinese-Indonesian M.
Introduction
Aimee’s grandfather was perpetually hungry, subsisting sometimes on as little as a sweet potato a day. So when he was given the opportunity at 12 years old to leave China and join his uncle in Indonesia, he took it. He didn’t see his parents or siblings for 30 years. Two generations later, M. Aimee left the comfortable life that her grandfather had built for her and arrived in Canada to study. She’s lived there since. Today, she and I discuss the dish that perfectly encapsulates her Chinese-Indonesian heritage and the experience of being a third culture kid growing up in a minority, mixed-race home in Indonesia and immigrating to Canada. This year, I’ve returned to the roots of the podcast – everyday people with extraordinary stories that teach us about the resilience of humanity and the way food binds us to our past and heritage. Aimee is the perfect example of this type of guest and I’m honored to have her today. Thanks so much for tuning in, listeners.
Highlights- The stories behind the mysterious names of M.Aimee and Milk of Thy Kindness
- Memories of, meaning behind, and methods to make Mie Goreng
- Kecap Manis: The Indonesian soy sauce
- The resilience & success of Aimee’s grandfather
- Why Chinese migrants went to Indonesia during the Dutch colonization
- How 3rd culture kids (TCK) create their own cultures; pros & cons
- “A peanut never forgets its shell”
- Leaving Indonesia for Canada at 17 – and never returning
- Her mission to make “ugly delicious” food beautiful with #fareastfridayfeast
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M. Aimee shared a delicious fried noodle recipe full of greens and proteins. The sauce is made from the sweet, caramelized Indonesian soy sauce – Kecap Manis. One of my favorites ever from the podcast!
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