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Brunei’s national dish is ambuyat, warm sago starch twirled onto bamboo forks and dipped in sharp sauces. Begin with our Ambuyat recipe and work your way through 101 authentic Bruneian recipes, from weekday staples to celebration dishes.

The Most Famous Bruneian Dishes

  1. Ambuyat

    Ambuyat is sago starch and boiling water, stirred until it turns into a translucent, glue-like mass. It has no flavour of its own. That is not a criticism, it is the design: …

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National Dish Brunei: Lemang (Recipe)

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National Dish Brunei: Laksa (Recipe)

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What is the national dish of Brunei?

The national dish of Brunei is ambuyat, warm sago starch twirled onto bamboo forks and dipped in sharp sauces. You will find a step-by-step recipe for it on this page, alongside 100 more authentic Bruneian recipes.

What food is Brunei famous for?

Brunei's most famous dish is ambuyat. This page collects 101 authentic Bruneian recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.