从洗碗工到主厨：Nadhan 的 20 年大马生活 From Dishwasher to Chef: Nadhan’s 20-Year Life in Malaysia

来自印度的 Nadhan，今年 42 岁，自 2004 年起断断续续来马来西亚工作，只为了在这里挣取稳定收入。早年家乡环境艰难，他跟随中介来到马来西亚，从洗碗工做起，一步步学会煮 Roti Canai、咖喱、炒煮等厨艺。

因兄弟姐妹已经结婚，自己也经历了结婚又离婚，他几次往返马来西亚与印度，如今再次来到这里继续工作和存钱。尽管在这里几乎没有休息日、也必须独自承担整间 Mamak 档的烹饪工作，他仍努力维持规律生活，把寄钱回家和未来成家视为人生的首要目标。

他目前希望再攒够一笔钱回家乡重新开始、建立自己的家庭，最大的愿望是期望有一天能经营一门属于自己的铁类贸易生意。

Nadhan, from India, is 42 years old. Since 2004, he has been coming to Malaysia intermittently to earn a stable income. Coming from a difficult environment back home, he arrived via an agency and began working as a dishwasher. Over time, he learned to cook Roti Canai, curries, and stir-fried dishes, gradually building his culinary skills.

With his siblings already married, and having experienced both marriage and divorce himself, Nadhan has travelled back and forth between Malaysia and India several times. He continues to work in Malaysia, saving money with the goal of returning home to start his own family.

Despite having almost no days off and being solely responsible for cooking in the Mamak restaurant, he maintains a routine and prioritises sending money home. His ultimate dream is to one day run his own iron and steel trading business.