Sabah Local Dishes
SABAH LOCAL DISHES Explore the unique local dishes found in Sabah. Bambangan : The main ingredient is a type of wild mango that comes with a distinct and sharp fragrant. Slices of bambangan are then pickled with salt, grated bambangan seed and chillies. Pinasakan : Braised ikan basung (scad fish) with takob akob (a tangy wild fruit), fresh turmeric, salt and slices of bambangan (optional). Ambuyat : A traditional dish of sago starch and is eaten with spicy or salted dish such as Pinasakan and Bambangan . Hinava : Fresh tenggiri (mackerel) fillet mixed with sliced chillies, gingers, diced shallots, grated bambangan seed, salt and lime juice. You may substitute fish with prawns or squids. Tuhau : The distinct pungent smell makes Tuhau a hit or a miss dish. Made from torch ginger, it is mixed with diced chillies, scallions with s...
