{"id":44624,"date":"2021-06-11T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T01:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=44624"},"modified":"2021-09-09T17:47:35","modified_gmt":"2021-09-09T09:47:35","slug":"best-sarawak-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/best-sarawak-food\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can\u2019t Say You\u2019ve Been To Sarawak Without Trying These Delicious Dishes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s well-known that Malaysia is a food haven. There are plenty of choices to tickle the fancy of any foodie, from Penang\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asam laksa<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to chicken rice balls in Melaka, just to name a few. But there\u2019s one cuisine that seems to go under the radar often is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarawak food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The East Malaysian state, also known as the \u201cLand of the Hornbills\u201d, is home to various delicacies, each offering a distinct taste and flavour. For example, the springy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarawak kolo mee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Without going any further, here are the dishes you must try in Sarawak.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Out These Delicacies If You\u2019re Exploring <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarawak Food<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarawak Laksa<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44631\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44631\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44631\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Laksa-min.jpg\" alt=\"sarawak food \" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Laksa-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Laksa-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Laksa-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Laksa-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Laksa-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Laksa-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44631\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CHhp1hmJltr\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@babysumo<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A favourite of the late travel host cum chef Anthony Bourdain, Sarawak<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> laksa<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> features a thick and almost <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/888-Curry-Powder-Chicken-(100g)-i.21511871.4937733754\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">curry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-like broth with a slight kick of spiciness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Tien-Hee-Vegetarian-Sambal-Balacan-Chilli-5types-of-flavors-%E5%A4%A9%E5%96%9C-%E7%B4%A0%E9%A3%9F%E5%8F%81%E5%B3%87%E8%BE%A3%E6%A4%92%E9%85%B1-5%E7%A7%8D%E5%8F%A3%E5%91%B3-%E9%80%82%E5%90%88%E5%8D%B3%E9%A3%9F%EF%BC%8C%E7%82%92%EF%BC%8C%E9%85%8D%E6%90%AD-i.47486736.4319610180\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal belacan<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sour tamarind, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Lemongrass-Serai-%E9%A6%99%E8%8C%85-(FRESH)-i.73079187.7328122137\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lemongrass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, shredded <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Fresh-Chicken-Drumstick-Peha-Ayam-(4-5pcs-500gram)-i.127913010.4831286605\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chicken<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Organic-Kampung-Egg-30Pcs-Tray-Telur-Kampung-Organic-Quality-Guaranteed-i.324410678.9831130211\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">egg<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> slices, and other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Herbs-Spices-cat.2600.15270.15273\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">herbs and spices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this classic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarawak food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is then thickened with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/M-S-Coconut-Milk-UHT-200ml-Santan-i.41985388.3316498370\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coconut milk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a delicious savoury aftertaste. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/BIHUN-RICE-VERMICELLI-BEE-HOON-i.99072243.7606273701\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vermicelli noodles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make for a slurpy experience, so make sure you have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Facial-Tissues-cat.2600.2603.23735\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">napkins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at hand!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kolo Mee<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44628\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44628\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44628\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kolo-Mee-min.jpg\" alt=\"sarawak food\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kolo-Mee-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kolo-Mee-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kolo-Mee-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kolo-Mee-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kolo-Mee-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kolo-Mee-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44628\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CKAxz9aHzbE\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@chiaoeats<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarawak <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/%E5%88%98%E5%AE%B6%E9%9D%A2%E7%BA%BF-%E5%93%A5%E7%BD%97%E9%9D%A2-Sarawak-Kolo-Mee-(3382)-400G-i.90457896.3362184557\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kolo mee<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a versatile delicacy that\u2019s available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The fare is simple. Tossing springy, homemade egg <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Noodle-Vermicelli-cat.2600.15256.15259\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">noodles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with aromatic soy sauce before topping with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/No-Minimum-Order%E2%80%BC%EF%B8%8F-FRESH-Pork-Minced-Meat-%E7%8C%AA%E8%82%89%E7%A2%8E-600g-Deliver-KL-Selangor-Meat-%E7%8C%AA%E8%82%89-i.263648779.7434896708\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> minced pork<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Uncle-James-Char-Siew-Sauce-150g-%E8%A9%B9%E5%A4%A7%E5%8F%94%E5%8F%89%E7%83%A7%E9%85%B1-150g-i.33209905.2633916938\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">char siew<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">slices. The noodles are garnished with fresh <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Daun-Bawang-Spring-Onion-%E9%9D%92%E8%91%B1-100g-Daily-Fresh-Pick-Vegetable-from-Cameron-i.406767346.6384443983\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spring onions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to serve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, there are different interpretations of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarawak <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kolo mee<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Instead of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Lee-Kum-Kee-Organic-Soy-Sauce-(500ml)-i.277637106.3943633213\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soy sauce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, some stalls let you season the dish with red <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Lee-Kum-Kee-Chiu-Chow-Chilli-Oil-Sauce-(205g)-i.277637106.7943495528\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chilli oil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Mother-Brand-Black-Vinegar-Yong-Chun-243Ml-i.52784309.3383003872\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">black vinegar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. No matter what you choose, you\u2019ll be wanting seconds (or thirds) in no time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kampua Mee<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44627\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44627\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44627\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kampua-Mee-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kampua-Mee-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kampua-Mee-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kampua-Mee-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kampua-Mee-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kampua-Mee-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kampua-Mee-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B49uoDKnM_Q\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@missionbake<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait, what\u2019s the difference between <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarawak <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kolo mee<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Dang-Handmade-Hock-Chew-Kampua-Mee%E7%BC%9C%E6%89%8B%E5%B7%A5%E7%A6%8F%E5%B7%9E%E5%B9%B2%E7%9B%98%E9%9D%A2-130gx5%E2%80%99s-i.43179727.8224673416\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kampua mee<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? After all, they look identical at first glance. While the two noodle dishes certainly share similarities, the preparation is what separates them from each other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than using soy sauce, the preparation uses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/VEGAN-SHALLOT-INFUSED-OIL-%EF%BC%88ONION-FREE-CHOLESTEROL-FREE%EF%BC%89%E7%BA%AF%E7%B4%A0%E8%91%B1%E6%B2%B9%E6%8B%8C%E9%85%B1%E3%80%82%E6%97%A0%E8%91%B1%E8%92%9C%E3%80%82%E6%97%A0%E8%83%86%E5%9B%BA%E9%86%87-i.256127827.4780680035\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shallot oil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which gives it a saltier taste. The dish is also drier as opposed to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kolo mee<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> serving<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0with slices of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">char siew<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a bowl of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Soup-cat.2600.2604.13384\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kueh Chap<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44630\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44630\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44630\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kueh-Chap-min.jpg\" alt=\"sarawak food\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kueh-Chap-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kueh-Chap-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kueh-Chap-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kueh-Chap-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kueh-Chap-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kueh-Chap-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B490sUolzKP\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@lovemirifood<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kueh Chap <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a hearty dish consisting of flat wide noodles cooked in a herbal broth with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Shabu-shoulder-pork-slice-480g-%E5%94%B0%E5%94%B0%E9%9B%AA%E8%8A%B1%E8%82%89%E7%89%87-~KL-Selangor-only~-No-minimum-order%E2%80%BC%EF%B8%8F-i.137472147.6534952308\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pork slices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, innards, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Bentong-Auntie-Mok-Tau-Fu-Pok-250gm-%E6%96%87%E5%86%AC%E8%8E%AB%E5%A4%A7%E5%A6%88%E8%B1%86%E8%85%90%E5%8D%9C-%E4%B9%B0%E7%8C%AA%E8%82%89%E5%8A%A0%E8%B4%AD%E6%9B%B4%E8%8A%82%E7%9C%81-SAVE-MORE-WHEN-YOU-ADD-ON-THIS-WHEN-BUYING-PORK-Fried-Tofu-Pok-i.263648779.5663755095\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fried tofu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and hard-boiled egg halves. The herbaceous aroma and mixture might be off-putting to some, but a sip of its flavorful broth on a rainy day is enough for anyone to fall in love with this dish.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live in West Malaysia and are looking to try this rustic dish, look to any restaurant that sells <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarawak food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for it!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midin<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44635\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44635\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44635\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Midin-min.jpg\" alt=\"sarawak food\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Midin-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Midin-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Midin-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Midin-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Midin-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Midin-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44635\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jctheglobetretter\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@jctheglobetretter<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Midin<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a local fern that only grows in the forests and jungles of Sarawak. As such, it\u2019s picked from the wild and cooked as a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Vegetables-cat.2600.24986.24997\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vegetable<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Midin is also very perishable, making it difficult for export to other states.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s typically cooked stir-fried with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Sambal-cat.2600.2604.23701\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sambal belacan<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or eaten as part of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=salad\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/-Promosi-Ikan-Bilis-Kopek-Gepeng-Sabah-(Nipis-Extra-Rangup)-Gred-3A-500g-i.334911952.5268266743\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anchovies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Isi-Ikan-Kurau-Masin-Segar-%E4%B8%B9%E8%8D%96%E5%92%B8%E9%B1%BC-%E8%82%89-Salted-Fish-Ikan-Kurau-Ikan-Masin-%E5%A4%A7%E8%82%89%E5%92%B8%E9%B1%BC-%E5%92%B8%E9%B1%BC-i.240592204.5531652280\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salted fish<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may also be added into the mix, which is a staple at restaurants and mixed rice stalls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomato Mee<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44636\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44636\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44636\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Tomato-Mee-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Tomato-Mee-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Tomato-Mee-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Tomato-Mee-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Tomato-Mee-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Tomato-Mee-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Tomato-Mee-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44636\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CC3KOQihwqT\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@smileykisses<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarawak food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> takes shape in many noodle dishes, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tomato mee<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is unique in its own right. Also called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kuching Mee<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thick and tangy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=tomato%20sauce\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tomato sauce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> forms the base, which is topped with a mixture of vegetables, chicken, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Seafood-cat.2600.24986.24996\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seafood<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Finally, a bed of crispy noodles completes this wholesome dish. Alternatively, you can also opt for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Kuey-Teow-Noodle-Mee-(1pkt)-i.127913010.3635923752\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kuey teow<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a slurpy dining experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kompia<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44629\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44629\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44629\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kompia-min.jpg\" alt=\"sarawak food kompia\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kompia-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kompia-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kompia-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kompia-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kompia-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kompia-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44629\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BV62OX9A3Ut\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@fatfoodbeast<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A delicious to-go snack, the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kompia<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is particularly famous in Sibu, which is home to one of the largest Foochow communities in Malaysia. Akin to a burger or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Homemade-original-plain-bagel-80g-i.285584949.3261099124\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bagel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this pocket-sized <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarawak food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a toasted bun stuffed with minced pork and gravy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Sauces-Dressings-cat.2600.15270.15272\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sauce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In terms of stuffing options, you can even choose to have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/-KLANG-VALLEY-ONLY-AYAMADU-CHICKEN-HAM-10PCS-i.202239941.7149077140\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ham<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Mozarella-Cheese-Mozarella-Cheese-Block-Halal-Cheese-Mozzarella-Cheese-Cheese-Murah-Cheese-Tarik-Keju-Keju-halal-i.195958054.7310051351\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cheese<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/400g-Garlic-Berat-Bersih-Bawang-Putih-400g-Fresh-Bawang-Putih!-READY-STOCK-%E5%A4%A7%E8%92%9C%E5%A4%B4-i.99072243.3100873777\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">garlic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, don\u2019t be surprised to find yourself having more than a couple of this delectable and addictive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Pastry-cat.2600.24990.25031\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pastry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Related: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/best-burgers-in-kl\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s Where You Can Find The Juiciest And Most Filling Burgers In KL<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layer Cake<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44633\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44633\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44633\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Layer-Cake-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Layer-Cake-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Layer-Cake-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Layer-Cake-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Layer-Cake-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Layer-Cake-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Layer-Cake-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44633\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B-ztyRVpH5x\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@miracakehouse_official<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Cakes-Pies-cat.2600.24990.25030\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cakes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kuih lapis<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be widely available throughout Malaysia, but Sarawak\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/POSTAGE-LEPAS-RAYA-%F0%9F%94%A5-KEK-LAPIS-SARAWAK-100-HOMEMADE-%F0%9F%94%A5-FRESH-BAKED-EVERYDAY-i.119661402.4029175115\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">version<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> truly deserves its own category. The dessert comes in eye-catching colours and intricate patterns that make it a good housewarming gift or when you\u2019re having a sweet tooth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From pandan and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=peanut%20butter\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peanut butter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Chocolate-cat.2600.15226.15230\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chocolate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Sarawak layer cakes come in a multitude of flavours. They have a long shelf life as well, easily lasting for up to three months <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Refrigerators-cat.10040.10054.11046\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refrigerated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kacangma Chicken<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44626\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44626\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44626 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kacangma-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kacangma-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kacangma-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kacangma-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kacangma-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kacangma-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Kacangma-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44626\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CGSGTR-pCyo\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@minostomp<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kacangma<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as motherwort, is a herb that is believed to be able to ease the effects of menstruation in women. Traditionally, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kacangma<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is stewed with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Pagoda-Shao-Hsing-Hua-Tiao-Chiew-%EF%BC%88640ml%EF%BC%89-%E5%A1%94%E7%89%8C-%E7%89%B9%E8%A3%85%E8%8A%B1%E9%9B%95%E9%85%92--i.284709380.3643496347\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cooking wine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and plenty of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/-Borong-Halia-Tua-Ginger-(Import)-%E8%80%81%E5%A7%9C-READY-STOCK--i.235504054.4920006543\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ginger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The result is a nourishing dish that pairs well with a bowl of warm <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Faiza-Rice-Basmathi-Kashmir-5-(5kg)-i.41985388.3906886939\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manok Pansoh<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44634\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44634\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44634 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Manoh-min.jpg\" alt=\"sarawak food\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Manoh-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Manoh-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Manoh-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Manoh-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Manoh-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Manoh-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44634\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CC2mJWgpZ-1\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@borneotalk<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarawak food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> trail is complete without trying <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">manok pansoh, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a traditional dish often prepared by indigenous Iban and Dayak tribes. Chefs marinate chopped chicken with lemongrass, ginger, and tapioca leaves, then cooking it in bamboo over an open fire.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This unique cooking method seals the ingredients under high pressure, which results in juicy and succulent chicken with a woody aftertaste.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarawak Food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> By Trying These Unique And Tasty Dishes<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44632\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44632\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44632\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Last-min.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Last-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Last-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Last-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Last-min-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Last-min-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Sarawak-Last-min-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44632\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@altman\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leo Altman<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/vacation-summer-banner-sign-5472462\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pexels<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sarawak\u2019s dynamic food<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> scene is special in the sense that it fuses traditional delicacies with modern classics. From the noodle dishes like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laksa<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kolo mee<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">manok pansuh<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">midin<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the state\u2019s culinary offerings are unrivalled. So, bookmark this list of must-eats during your visit there!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning a stop at Penang as well? Don\u2019t miss out on these restaurants for a scrumptious meal of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/best-nasi-kandar-in-penang\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nasi kandar<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Bring an empty stomach!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s well-known that Malaysia is a food haven. 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