Food from Sabah Malaysia: Chicken Rendang

Chicken Rendang is found everywhere in Sabah, Malaysia With its origins found deep in the Minangkabau ethnic group of Indonesia, Rendang has spread across South East Asia. from Indonesia  to Malaysia,  southern Thailand, Singapore, Brunei, and the southern islands of The Philippine. Rendang is a unique dish that I thoroughly enjoyed in Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. What is Rendang? Rendang can be made from beef, mutton, or …

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Out from the dark, a baby Orangutan

First encounter with an Orangutan in Sepilok Up ahead there was some commotion. About eight tourists were all staring up at the high branches to my left. I stopped, and as usual could see nothing, I never do when everybody else can. A few steps forward and another cracking of branches. I peered in the …

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Food from Sabah Malaysia: Squid Won Ton Ho Soup

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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Do you ‘like” my style of Independent travel to Sepilok?

The horror of of actually reading something about independent travel in Sabah 400 ringgit (USD$125) for a day trip to see Orangutans?! I shuddered while turning more pages in the hostel’s well-worn photo album style brochure. The cheapest thing they had was a 190 ringgit river boat cruise. Also known as, “lots of water, with nothing to see”. …

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Food from Sabah, Malaysia: ABC (sweet dessert)

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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