Umai (food) explained

Umai
Country:Malaysia
Region:Sarawak
Creator:Melanau
Type:Dish
Main Ingredient:Fish

(Either scaly hairfin anchovy, mackerel or black pomfret)
thinly sliced onions, chillies, salt and lime juice

Umai is a popular traditional native dish of the Melanau people in Sarawak, Malaysia, which is usually eaten by fishermen. Umai is a dish of sliced raw fish with a mixture of onions, chillies, vinegar, salt and lime juice.[1]

The Malaysia Book of Records

In 2012, a 170.3 meter umai prepared during 'Masihkah Kau Ingat' carnival in Dalat was certified as the "longest umai" ever prepared.[2]

See also

References

  1. Web site: Sarawakian Umai. Kuali. 23 June 2014. 8 July 2017.
  2. Web site: Longest 'umai' enters M'sia Book of Records. The Borneo Post. 13 November 2012. 18 July 2014.