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Sabah Snacks
Sabahans love to snack - especially on kuih or local cakes, buns and pastries! From pisang goreng (banana fritters) to curry puffs to Chinese steamed buns to kuih pinjaram, these local favourites are perfect as a mid-morning or teatime snack, and they can be found at almost every street corner around the city.
Sabahans love to snack - especially on kuih or local cakes, buns and pastries! From pisang goreng (banana fritters) to curry puffs to Chinese steamed buns to kuih pinjaram, these local favourites are perfect as a mid-morning or teatime snack, and they can be found at almost every street corner around the city.
Amplang
Keropok amplang (amplang cracker) which is especially famous in Tawau, is made from Spanish mackerel mixed with tapioca flour and selected spices to bring out a distinctive delicious taste. Amplang Cracker is formed round and fried until crispy before packed in plastic. Amplang Cracker is simply crispy and is suitable to be taken as a snack anywhere and anytime throughout the day.
Keropok amplang (amplang cracker) which is especially famous in Tawau, is made from Spanish mackerel mixed with tapioca flour and selected spices to bring out a distinctive delicious taste. Amplang Cracker is formed round and fried until crispy before packed in plastic. Amplang Cracker is simply crispy and is suitable to be taken as a snack anywhere and anytime throughout the day.
Kuih Pau
The pau bun is a simple type of steamed, filled bun or bread-like item in various Chinese cuisines. It has various types of fillings such as charsiu (pork), chicken, red bean paste, and many more. In the Chinese culture it can be eaten as any meal, but it is often eaten for breakfast. The bun has a layer of "skin" that needs to be peeled off before it is eaten.
The pau bun is a simple type of steamed, filled bun or bread-like item in various Chinese cuisines. It has various types of fillings such as charsiu (pork), chicken, red bean paste, and many more. In the Chinese culture it can be eaten as any meal, but it is often eaten for breakfast. The bun has a layer of "skin" that needs to be peeled off before it is eaten.
Pinjaram
Pinjaram, penyaram or kuih UFO as some would call it, is a type of local cake that is popularized by the Bajau people. This Mexican hat-shaped cake has a nice, chewy texture with a tantalizing pandan aroma. Excellent to be eaten in front of the TV with a cup of hot black tea or coffee!
Pinjaram, penyaram or kuih UFO as some would call it, is a type of local cake that is popularized by the Bajau people. This Mexican hat-shaped cake has a nice, chewy texture with a tantalizing pandan aroma. Excellent to be eaten in front of the TV with a cup of hot black tea or coffee!
Pisang Goreng
A Pisang Goreng or banana fritter is a popular snack food mostly consumed in the morning and afternoon due to its warm nature in serving. A hot and crispy Pisang Goreng is best complemented by a hot cup of coffee or tea. Order a plate today at the stalls near you!
A Pisang Goreng or banana fritter is a popular snack food mostly consumed in the morning and afternoon due to its warm nature in serving. A hot and crispy Pisang Goreng is best complemented by a hot cup of coffee or tea. Order a plate today at the stalls near you!
Rempeyek
The rempenyek is a crunchy savoury snack which is basically a batter shaped into a saucer, decorated with peanuts and anchovies, and fried till it turns crispy and golden brown. This addictive, brittle cracker can be found at the tamu markets all around Sabah. It is Sabah's very own answer to potato chips.
The rempenyek is a crunchy savoury snack which is basically a batter shaped into a saucer, decorated with peanuts and anchovies, and fried till it turns crispy and golden brown. This addictive, brittle cracker can be found at the tamu markets all around Sabah. It is Sabah's very own answer to potato chips.
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