How to Make Ambuyat | Traditional Bruneian Recipe

Prepare time is 5 minutes, cook time is 10 minutes, serves 2 to 3 persons.

Place 1 cup sago starch in a large mixing bowl.

Slowly pour in 2 cups of boiling water bit by bit while stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or fork.

Keep stirring until the mixture becomes translucent and sticky like glue, forming a smooth paste.

Add more boiling water as needed to reach the desired consistency, ensuring it is not too runny or too stiff.

Make the dipping sauce by combining 1 tablespoon tempoyak, 2 finely chopped red chilies, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 minced small shallot, 1 teaspoon lime juice, water, salt, and sugar in a small bowl.

Adjust the seasoning of the dipping sauce to achieve a balance of spicy, sour, salty, and slightly sweet flavors.

Serve the ambuyat warm with a variety of sides such as grilled fish, vegetable stir-fries, or curries.

Use a chandas, chopsticks, or a fork to twirl a portion of ambuyat, dip it into the sauce, and eat it in one bite without chewing.

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