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Sabah's indigenous food is a flavorful and diverse culinary tradition that reflects the cultural heritage of the state's various indigenous communities. Sabah's indigenous cuisine features a range of dishes that utilize local ingredients, such as jungle ferns, wild ginger, and exotic fruits, as well as seafood and meat dishes that are prepared with traditional cooking techniques. Overall, Sabah's indigenous food is a delicious and unique culinary experience that celebrates the cultural richness of the state's diverse indigenous communities.

Pinasakan

Here is another fish dish popularised by the Kadazan-Dusun people of Sabah. Pinasakan or pinasakan sada is made from braised basung fish with a tangy wild fruit called takob akob, salt and fresh turmeric. Sometimes, bambangan is also added as part of the ingredients. It can be eaten with white rice or ambuyat.

Linopot

A staple in Kadazan-Dusun wedding ceremonies, it is wild rice or mashed yam wrapped in Tarap (a local Bornean fruit) leaves. Traditionally, the fragrant rice is mixed with boiled yam so it takes on a purplish or brown hue.

Ambuyat

Ambuyat is the extremely sticky national dish of Brunei, made with sago palm tree starch that gets cooked into a substance similar to glue. It is typically eaten for lunch with a fermented sour sauce and a variety of vegetables on the side. Ambuyat is traditionally prepared for special occasions where it serves as a substitute for rice.

About Malaysian Food

Malaysian food is a vibrant and diverse fusion of flavors and cultures that reflects the country's rich history and geography. With influences from Malay, Chinese, Indian, and other ethnic groups...