Acclaimed cookbook author Carol Selva Rajah dies


Renowned culinary figure Carol Selva Rajah has died, leaving an enduring legacy to her name. — CAROL SELVA RAJAH

Famed cookbook author Carol Selva Rajah died yesterday night in Sydney, Australia, where she had been living for over 40 years. She was 81 years old and had suffered a fall, from which she never recovered.

A prolific culinary writer, cooking instructor and food historian, Carol grew up in Port Klang. She honed her legendary cooking skills under a litany of tutors, from her childhood Cantonese amah Kim (a pivotal figure in her life) who stayed with her for 50 years to Peter Kump, long regarded as one of America’s best pastry chefs.

Carol wrote over 15 cookbooks in her lifetime and was said to be working on another book at the time of her death. — Malaysian CookingCarol wrote over 15 cookbooks in her lifetime and was said to be working on another book at the time of her death. — Malaysian Cooking

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