The Malaysian Australian author and former MasterChef contestant shares his kimchi fried rice, braised chicken wings and gift-worthy glutinous rice balls

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You can throw kimchi fried rice together using nothing but leftovers. It’s an amazingly easy and economical dish – yet it still packs a huge flavour punch. This is a traditional favourite with university students who are living on a low budget. If I ever want a home-cooked meal but am feeling too lazy to “cook”, kimchi fried rice comes to the rescue.