Sri Lankan dishes are fast becoming a feature at ‘MasterChef Australia’ with Darrsh Clarke from Perth becoming the second individual of Sri Lankan origin to display his Sri Lankan heritage at the event by presenting a Sri Lankan Tamil home meal at the cooking competition.

Australian media had stated that since his participation in the competition, for the first time, Darrsh had showcased his Sri Lankan heritage by presenting an eggplant curry with basmati rice and yoghurt raita. 

Upon inquiry by the judges as to why he had never before presented Sri Lankan food, Darrsh had reportedly revealed that growing up he had rejected his Sri Lankan heritage to fit in. 

Judge Poh Ling Yeow had shared that ‘MasterChef Australia’ was an amazing gift that helped many reclaim their heritage, which she had personally experienced. 

According to Australian media, Darrsh’s cooking style is heavily influenced by his late father, a chef at an Indian restaurant, and his Sri Lankan grandmother, who introduced him to his love of baking.  

He is the second person of Sri Lankan origin to participate in this season of ‘MasterChef Australia,’ taking Sri Lankan food to the international stage.

Earlier, Savindri Perera, also of Sri Lankan origin, had presented the traditional Sri Lankan dish of kiribath at the Australian cooking competition, gaining praise from the judges.