Having lived in NZ for a number of years, I am familiar with most NZ brands especially when it comes to food. I spent a lot of time in their supermarkets and prepared food in a café every day for 3 years. One of my favourites is their dairy products, the abundance and choices of cheeses there is incomparable unless one is living in Europe. Anyone can gain quite a bit of weight living in NZ as the dairy products are outstanding and irresistible, not to mention a lot more affordable over there. To commemorate 60 years of Malaysia-New Zealand diplomatic ties in conjunction with Merdeka Day, Fonterra Brands Malaysia today demonstrated two unique fusion dishes – Roti Jala with NZ Lamb Tandoori and Kiwi Venison Rendang Meat Pie with Potatoes and Mushroom – to showcase the iconic flavours of both countries.

Developed by chefs from Fonterra’s foodservices division Anchor Food Professionals, the dishes represent the harmonious and long-standing friendship between Malaysia and NZ, as well as 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.

His Excellency, Dr. John Subritzky, NZ’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.

Mr Jose Miguel Porraz Lando, Managing Director of Fonterra Brands Malaysia & Singapore emphasised the importance of innovation in meeting the ever-changing needs of today’s consumers. By showcasing the versatility of dairy through Fonterra’s recipes and demonstrations, Fonterra Brands hopes to inspire Malaysian consumers to incorporate more dairy in their everyday cooking and lives and enjoy the nutritional benefits milk brings.

The two dishes showcased today were made with ingredients from NZ and Malaysia, as well as Anchor and Anlene products. 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.

Inspired by New Zealand’s iconic meat pies, the Kiwi Venison Rendang Meat Pie with Potatoes and Mushroom 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, Cheddar Cheeses and Anchor Mozzarella Shredded Cheese.