Let's explore the Bruneian food!
Bruneiancuisine is characterized by its use of rice and noodles, often served with fish, chicken, or beef, and influenced by East Asian flavors. Dishes are typically halal and avoid pork. Popular options include nasi katok, beef rendang, and ambuyat, the national dish, which is a sticky sago starch served with a spicy sauce.
Nasi Katok
Nasi Katok is one of the simplest yet most loved dishes in Brunei. It usually consists of a serving of plain white rice, a piece of fried chicken, and a generous spoonful of sambal (spicy chili paste). It is an affordable and quick meal found almost everywhere in Brunei.
Beef Rendang
Beef Rendang is a rich and flavorful slow-cooked beef dish in coconut milk and spices. Though originally Indonesian, it is also beloved in Brunei and often served during festive occasions.
Pajeri Nanas
Pajeri Nanas is a sweet and spicy pineapple curry, commonly enjoyed with rice. It is known for its tangy flavor that balances rich meals.
Selurut
Selurut is a traditional steamed dessert made from rice flour, coconut milk, and palm sugar, often enjoyed as a sweet snack in Brunei.
Ambuyat
Ambuyat is Brunei’s national dish, made from the sago palm starch. It has a sticky texture and is eaten with a bamboo fork called “chandas,” usually dipped in flavorful sauces.
Hati Buyah
Hati Buyah is a stir-fried beef lung dish cooked with spices and chili, popular as a street food snack in Brunei.
Ketupat
Ketupat is a rice cake wrapped in woven palm leaves, commonly eaten during festive seasons with rendang or satay.
Penyaram
Penyaram is a traditional fried cake in Brunei, shaped like a flying saucer, sweet and chewy with a hint of caramelized sugar flavor.