Aussie satay and rendang pies: Immigrant chef puts Asian flavours into prize-winning bakes

Asian-owned Country Cob Bakery has been awarded The Best Australian Pie by the Baking Association of Australia over the past three years. PHOTO: COUNTRY COB BAKERY
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MELBOURNE - A visit to Australia would not be complete without a taste of its beloved meat pies, lamington cakes and Vegemite.

For most Singaporeans, the Aussie meat pie could use a little bit more zing than just ketchup. But in recent years, Asian flavours have found their way into pies.

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