Tapai and Lihing are the most famous local rice wine in Sabah that is served and consumed in Kadazan populated areas. Rice wines are a […]
Category: Food
Tinimbu
Tinimbu (or Tinimbuh) is a traditional food made from glutinous rice and wrapped with a bamboo or pandan leaf. It is similar to the Chinese […]
Kuih Lidah
Kuih Lidah is a traditional snack of the Papar people. The name kuih lidah (literally translates to tongue cake) got its name from its tongue-like […]
Kuih Cincin, Ring Biscuit
Kuih Cincin, also known as Ring Cookie or Ring Biscuit, is a traditional cookie of the Brunei-Malay and Bajau people of Sabah. The word Kuih […]
Losun
Losun is a wild spring onion of Borneo, also known as bavang koubasanan. It takes on a less pungent taste than normal spring onions and […]
Pandan Juice
Ever tried pandan juice before? Made out of pandan wangi or scientifically known as pandanus odorus, are said to be good for hangovers. To make […]
Sanggar Pappek
These are called banana fritters or ‘Sanggar Pappek’. It is made by deep-frying battered bananas in hot oil until golden brown. This dish is usually […]
Butod
Dare to try this? Sago Grubs, known as Butod locally, is undeniably one of the more popular traditional food in Sabah. This is definitely not […]
Tuhau, A Traditional Food Of Sabah
Scientifically known as etlingera coccinea, tuhau is a wild ginger native to the jungles of Sabah. It can be found in the interior parts Sabah […]
Pulasan (Nephelium Ramboutan-ake)
When you visit Sabah, be sure to try out pulasan (Nephelium ramboutan-ake). This is a tropical fruit in the soapberry family Sapindaceae and is closely […]