Malaysian food influencer Khairul Aming, known for his massive following on Instagram and TikTok, has caught the attention of international celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
Ramsay recently praised Khairul’s preparation of a burnt sugar steamed pudding dessert, a recipe he acquired from Ramsay’s own cookbook, Unchartered.
This unexpected recognition has sparked excitement among their respective followers.
Ramsay’s approval and playful teasing of Khairul Aming
In a TikTok duet video, Gordon Ramsay expressed his appreciation for Khairul’s burnt sugar steamed pudding dessert and greeted his Malaysian fans.
Ramsay mentioned that the dish was a New Zealand staple and playfully teased Khairul’s use of a “tiny spoon” and jokingly promised to get him a new one for Christmas.
Khairul was delighted by Ramsay’s positive response, as seen in his follow-up video on TikTok.
Khairul Aming shows gratitude
Khairul, in a separate TikTok video, expressed his gratitude for the attention his cooking video received from Gordon Ramsay.
He shared his surprise upon discovering Ramsay’s reaction and being tagged by his followers. Khairul’s genuine excitement was evident as he realized that his cooking techniques aligned with Ramsay’s descriptions in his cookbook.
To end his video, Khairul humorously invited Ramsay to Malaysia, promising to make him sambal.
Khairul’s followers were thrilled by Gordon Ramsay’s recognition and flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages.
The positive response from Ramsay and the subsequent interaction between Khairul and his followers created a buzz in the food influencer community. This unexpected connection with a renowned chef has undoubtedly boosted Khairul’s profile and furthered his influence in the culinary world.
The 30-year-old Kota Bharu native, whose real name is Khairul Amin Kamarulzaman is an established businessman. He built a factory from ground up manufacturing ready-to-eat sambal paste known as Sambal Nyet Berapi.