Sarawakian cuisine “kek lapis Sarawak” (Sarawak layer cake) , the Bidayuh with “asam siok” (chicken rice that cooked in bamboo) and “sup ponas Bidayuh” (soup dish made of tapioca), the Melanau with “tebaloi” (Sago palm crackers), “sagu” (extracted from Sago palm) and “umai” (raw fish mixed with lime juice) and Orang Ulu well known with “garam barrio” (Highlands salt), “kikid” (broth), “tengayen” (local young leaves), and “urum giruq” (pudding). Sarawak cuisine uses rice as staples. It is most often steamed and always served with meat, fish and vegetable dishes. Rice is often enjoyed with the sauce or broth from the main dishes.
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