🍽️ Ambuyat
Ambuyat is a starchy dish made from sago palm starch, mixed with hot water until it forms a thick, glue-like consistency. It’s mild and neutral in taste and is eaten communally using chandas (traditional bamboo chopsticks).
Ambuyat is not eaten on its own—it’s dipped into a variety of flavorful side dishes and sauces, such as:
- Cacah (a tangy, spicy sauce)
- Binjai or tempoyak (fermented fruits)
- Grilled fish, prawns, or beef dishes
The dish emphasizes togetherness and ritual, making it central to Bruneian identity and cultural gatherings.
Other notable Bruneian 🇧🇳 dishes
- Nasi katok – rice with fried chicken and sambal
- Hati buyah – spicy beef lung
- Kelupis – glutinous rice wrapped in palm leaves
- Kuih-muih – traditional sweets