Sinalau Bakas – Exotic smoked Wild Boar meat
On the way to Kundasang from Kota Kinabalu, you will notice a few stalls alongside the road with signs displaying "Bakas" or "Sinalau Bakas". Sinalau means smoked and Bakas mean wild boar in Sabah. The villagers along the road especially Kampung Kelawat area are...
3 exotic foods of Sabah you should try
Nonsom
Nonsom is made by using fermented fresh water fish, salt rice, and Pangi fruits. Freshwater fish after fermented will taste like cheesy and the taste is provided by the pangi fruits which are readily available around Sabah. Best serve with white rice. Nonsom is...
Tapai – The rice wine of Sabah
Tapai or lihing, made from fermented rice is the favorite drinks of Sabahan. Tapai are usually served during KadazanDusun celebration and rites.
The difference between Tapai and Lihing is Tapai is usually made from brown rice which produces less water while Lihing is made using pulut...
Where to find Hinava in Kota Kinabalu
Hinava is a traditional dish of Kadazan-Dusun people of Sabah. It is made from fresh raw fish and mixed with lime, salt, red chilli, sliced shallot and ginger. Hinava is also known as Raw fish salad and serve as an appetizer. Few types of...
Logan bakar, grilled coconuts and coconut puddings at Sulaman Road, Tuaran
A trip to Tuaran must include a stopover at Sulaman road area where there are many stalls alongside the road serving Lokan Bakar, coconut puddings and grilled coconut. Lokan Bakar means BBQ clams. The clams are collected from the mangrove nearby. The hygiene level...
Foodie’s Story – Sinalau Bakas, Sabah Wild Boar
Do you ever think about great culinary works of art? I smell it when I eat pig. In Kuala Lumpur, sometimes after I’ve been to class I walk to the cafes near my university and use my nose to track fresh siu yuk. But...
