Introduction: Kelupis are glutinous rice rolls made by the Bruneian Malay community, in which rice is first cooked in coconut milk and pandan before being wrapped in daun nyirik leaves and steamed until firm. Cultural Background: Kelupis are glutinous rice rolls made by the Bruneian Malay community, in which rice is first cooked in coconut […]
Introduction: Kueh Lenggang is a thin, fragrant pandan-green crepe rolled around a coconut filling, eaten across Brunei as a light breakfast or morning tea snack. Cultural Background: Kueh Lenggang is a thin, fragrant pandan-green crepe rolled around a coconut filling, eaten across Brunei as a light breakfast or morning tea snack. The name refers to […]
Introduction: Selurut, also known by regional names such as celorot or jelurut, is a cone-shaped steamed sweet made from rice flour, sago, coconut milk and salt, poured into cones rolled from young coconut leaves and steamed until soft and delicately sweet. Cultural Background: Selurut, also known by regional names such as celorot or jelurut, is […]
Introduction: Nicknamed 'Kuih UFO' for its flying-saucer shape, penyaram is a much-loved Bruneian fried snack made from rice flour, coconut milk and palm sugar, a joint creation of the Bruneian Malay and Bajau communities. Cultural Background: Nicknamed 'Kuih UFO' for its flying-saucer shape, penyaram is a much-loved Bruneian fried snack made from rice flour, coconut […]
Introduction: Air Batu Campur, literally 'mixed ice water' and known for short as ABC, is a colourful shaved-ice dessert drink found at night markets across Brunei, piled high with sweet toppings such as grass jelly, red beans, sweet corn and jellies, then drenched in condensed milk and flavoured syrup. Cultural Background: Air Batu Campur, literally […]
Introduction: Roti Kuning — literally 'yellow bread' — is a soft, egg-enriched bun sold every morning at bakeries and roadside stalls across Bandar Seri Begawan. Cultural Background: Roti Kuning — literally 'yellow bread' — is a soft, egg-enriched bun sold every morning at bakeries and roadside stalls across Bandar Seri Begawan. Two buns are traditionally […]
Introduction: Satay stalls are a familiar sight at Brunei's night markets, where skewers of marinated meat are grilled over charcoal until lightly charred, filling the air with a smoky aroma that draws in passing crowds. Cultural Background: Satay stalls are a familiar sight at Brunei's night markets, where skewers of marinated meat are grilled over […]
Introduction: Laksa in Brunei follows the wider Bornean tradition of a rich, coconut-spiced broth built around fresh fish or prawns, ladled over rice vermicelli. Cultural Background: Laksa in Brunei follows the wider Bornean tradition of a rich, coconut-spiced broth built around fresh fish or prawns, ladled over rice vermicelli. It differs from the tamarind-forward laksas […]
Introduction: Passion fruit (maracuja) is native to South America and central to Brazilian juice culture, where fresh fruit juices (sucos) are a daily fixture at lunch counters and juice bars (lanchonetes) across the country. Cultural Background: Passion fruit (maracuja) is native to South America and central to Brazilian juice culture, where fresh fruit juices (sucos) […]
Introduction: Escondidinho, meaning 'little hidden one', is a baked casserole in which a savory filling is hidden beneath a mash topping. Cultural Background: Escondidinho, meaning 'little hidden one', is a baked casserole in which a savory filling is hidden beneath a mash topping. This version uses carne seca (sun-dried salted beef), a preservation method rooted […]