Brunei's food is Malay in style, spicy and often eaten with rice. Its national dish is ambuyat, a sticky sago starch eaten with sour dips.
History
The sultanate's cooking comes from Malay, Indonesian and Chinese traditions along Borneo's coast and river trade.
Ingredients
- Sago starch
- Fish
- Coconut
- Chilli
- Shrimp paste
- Lime
How it's made
- Prepare the dips from sour fruit, chilli and fish
- Make the sago paste with boiling water
- Twist the paste on chopsticks (chandas)
- Dip into sauce and eat
Photos: ingredients, making & serving
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What Brunei drinks
Teh tarik, sirap bandung
Ratings & notes
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