Ambuyat

Ambuyat is a dish derived from the interior trunk of the sago palm. It is a starchy bland substance, similar to tapioca starch. Ambuyat is the national dish of Brunei,[1][2] and a local specialty in the Malaysian states of Sarawak, Sabah, and the federal territory of Labuan, where it is sometimes known as linut.

Ambuyat
TypeDish, staple food
Place of originBrunei
Region or stateBrunei and Malaysia (Sarawak, Labuan and Sabah)
Created byBruneian Malay, Bajau, Kadazan-Dusun, Bisaya
Main ingredientsSago

Ambuyat is eaten with a bamboo fork called a chandas, by rolling the starch around the prongs and then dipping it into a sauce, of which there are many varieties.

There is a similar dish in eastern Indonesia called papeda. It has a glutinous texture and is chewy.


References

  1. Bahrum Ali (21 February 2009). "Fostering family ties with ambuyat feasts". The Brunei Times. Archived from the original on 5 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
  2. Jessica Tiah (8 January 2011). "Ambuyat - Our iconic heritage". The Brunei Times. Archived from the original on 5 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.


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