| Description |
Ambuyat, or also called Linut, is a starchy food whitish in colour with a sticky texture, originated from palm sago flour from the trunk of the sago palm tree called ‘Ampulung’. This traditional food is well known among the Bisaya, Bajau, Kadazandusun and Murut ethnics. The sago flour is mixed with water and let it settle for about 10 minutes. Then discard the water and mix the sago flour with very hot water. Blend till the sago flour turns clear and sticky that signifies it is cooked. An alternative method is in medium heat mix the sago flour with very hot water in a pot till the sago flour turns clear and sticky. Ambuyat is eaten with bamboo fork or chopstick called ‘candas’. Take a mouthful of the Ambuyat with the fork or chopstick then dip it in a sauce. It is advisable to eat the Ambuyat while still hot. Dip it in gravy as a sauce, like boiled fish gravy. |
