Elizabeth Chong
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Elizabeth Chong is a prominent Australian celebrity chef, author and television presenter.
She came to Australia when she was 3.
Elizabeth is the daughter of William Wing Young, who is believed to have created the first dim sim
, in 1945 at his Melbourne restaurant "Wing Lees "
In 1994, her book "The Heritage of Chinese Cooking" won the "Prix La Maille" as "International Cookbook of the Year".
Chong is best known for her television appearances on Good Morning Australia
.
In 2003 her series Elizabeth Chong's Tiny Delights
aired on television and a companion book of the same name was released.
She came to Australia when she was 3.
Elizabeth is the daughter of William Wing Young, who is believed to have created the first dim sim
Dim sim
A dim sim is a Chinese-inspired meat dumpling-style snack food popular in Australia. The dish normally consists of a large ball of pork or other meat, cabbage and flavourings, encased in a wrapper similar to that of a traditional shumai dumpling. They are usually deep-fried or steamed, but can be...
, in 1945 at his Melbourne restaurant "Wing Lees "
Career
Television & BooksIn 1994, her book "The Heritage of Chinese Cooking" won the "Prix La Maille" as "International Cookbook of the Year".
Chong is best known for her television appearances on Good Morning Australia
Good Morning Australia
Good Morning Australia from Network Ten was the name of two different programs. This article is for Bert Newton's morning program, not to be confused with the breakfast news program of the same name....
.
In 2003 her series Elizabeth Chong's Tiny Delights
Elizabeth Chong's Tiny Delights
Elizabeth Chong's Tiny Delights is a cooking series originally aired on Australian Television in 2003. It follows renowned chef, Elizabeth Chong in her journeys around the culinary map of China...
aired on television and a companion book of the same name was released.