Category: Sabahan food

Rice Noodle Me Hoon, a refreshing vegetarian dish from Sabah Light and refreshing, it’s something I don’t often come across in Sabah, Malaysia. But Rice Noodle Me Hoon is just that. Yet, surprisingly filling. It’s also been a long time since I’ve had al dente noodles! Served with fresh crunchy sugar snap peas, shredded carrot and some spicy …

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Everyday food I find in Sabah Soup is everywhere in South East Asia. Sabah, in Malaysian Borneo is no exception. Squid Won Ton Ho Soup is really good and flavorsome. Filled with onion, peppers, and green leafy vegetables Won Tan Ho also has an egg cooked into it. Not to mention a generous quantity of squid! Fresh Squid straight from the sea One of …

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Sweet tooths visiting Sabah will not be disappointed with ABC! Looking for a refreshing dessert in Sabah Malaysia? ABC might do the trick for you. Though, I will be the first to admit it’s not always for me. ABC means Ais Batu Campur or literally Mixed Stone Ice. The ingredients? Now it gets interesting. What are the ingredients of …

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Kurma Sayur Nangka from Sabah Malaysia (Borneo) I thought the dish was a chicken curry when I selected the yellow korma looking dish. It was only at the table did I notice the fibrous looking clumps. The lady serving the dish smiled, struggled with the words and said, “Coconut.” Did she mean, palm hearts? I’ve eaten …

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Hainanese / Chinese / Cantonese / Chicken a la Sabah, Malaysia Originally brought to Malaysia by the people of Hainan province in China, Hainanese Chicken has spread throughout Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. Speaking to Sabahan’s in Borneo, one would swear it came from Sabah alone. It’s roots in Malaysia are both Hainanese and Cantonese, with a sprinkle of Sabah’s …

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Sotong Tom Yum from Sabah, Malaysia A famous South East Asian dish found in Sabah Tom Yum is a famous soup dish in South East Asia, mainly Laos and Thailand. It’s known for its sour and spicy flavors that give it a very distinct identification to the taste buds. Sotong is the Malay for squid, of which …

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