Rick Stein and Nadia Lim star at Taste of New Zealand

We're so excited about Taste of New Zealand - and even more excited that Rick Stein and Nadia Lim will demonstrate their passion for Malaysian cooking for Taste of New Zealand vistors next week.

The renowned UK celebrity chef and author Rick Stein has cooked up three special recipes designed for the Malaysia Kitchen Programme in NZ, and will be alternating with MasterChef Nadia Lim in presenting the three Malaysian dishes at demonstrations across the event.

All three of Stein’s dishes – prepared by top chefs from local Malaysian restaurants - will be available for purchase throughout the event.

Rick's delicious, specially-prepared dishes are:
• Grilled snapper stuffed with a shrimp and lemongrass curry paste
• Nasi goreng with grilled lime chicken
• Kuala Lumpur prawn and chicken curry laksa

You can catch Rick's demonstrations in the Malaysia Kitchen tent at Taste of New Zealand:
• Friday 21 October, two sessions, 2pm to 2.45pm and 7.30pm to 8.15pm
• Saturday 22 October, two sessions, 2pm to 2.45pm; 7.30pm to 8.15pm

MasterChef New Zealand Nadia Lim will also be demonstraring in the Malaysia Kitchen tent:
• Wednesday 19 October, one session, 7.30pm to 8.15pm
• Thursday 20 October, two sessions, 2pm to 2.45pm and 7.30pm to 8.15pm
• Saturday 22 October, one session, Main Chefs Fisher & Paykel Kitchen, 7.30pm to 8.15pm.

Kiwis also have an opportunity to dine with Rick Stein at Cibo Restaurant in Parnell on Thursday 20 October. Tickets are available through ticketek.co.nz.

To win one of 5 GA double passes to Taste of New Zealand (Wed-Fri only), click here!