SPECIAL FOODS

Traditional food is the identity of a people. Various types of food available in the Kadazan Dusun. It is often seen during the festive season as Harvest Festival which is celebrated every May 30 and May 31. KadazanDusun who live in villages still practice a traditional way of cooking although not the festive season. We can see this in dishes such as marriage ceremonies and other occasions., Which has its own uniqueness. Among the famous traditional food is Pinaasakan.

PINAASAKAN

Materials needed for the preparation of these foods are fish cleaned and mixed with a little turmeric and ginger seeds that have been pounded, a little tamarind seeds or fruit tart 'Takob-bakob', salt, seasoning powder and a little water. Let it boil until the water is almost dry.

HINAVA

Hinava is the most popular food among the Kadazandusun. Materials needed for the preparation of food is fish Fill (Mackerel) finely sliced​​, the seeds of which have been shredded Bambangan, red chillies, ginger, onion, lime cotton and salt

NOONSOM

Noonsom better known as citrus in Malay. There are several types Noonsom which was introduced by the Kadazandusun tribe.

Among the most popular is Noonsom Sada (Fish), Noonsom Bambangan and Noonsom Tuhau.

Noonsom Sada - The fish used are types of freshwater fish, cleaned and preserved using Pangi pulp (crushed), rice and salt.

Combine all ingredients and filled into bottles / small tajau and leave it for ten or twelve days to be eaten.

Noonsom Bambangan - Fill Bambangan sliced ​​fruit and seeds mixed with the grated Bambangan and a little salt.

When all the ingredients are mixed, fill into bottles or small tajau and leave it for a week before eating.

Noonsom Tuhau - Fill Tuhau sliced ​​and pickled with vinegar, salt and cayenne pepper.

When all the ingredients have been mixed, fill up the bottles and leave a few minutes before serving.