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Nutritional Values

πŸ”₯620kcal
πŸ’ͺ34gProtein
🌾68gCarbs
πŸ₯‘22gFat
🌿3gFibre
βš–οΈ450 gServing

* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.

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🐟 Fish

Pulut Ikan Rebus

How to order / say it
Say it Pulut Ikan Rebus β€” [poo-loot ee-kahn reh-boos]
Order I'd like to order Pulut Ikan Rebus, please.
Locally Saya mahu pesan Pulut Ikan Rebus, sila.
Say locally

Sticky rice served with boiled fish, a Langkawi specialty.

Why try it?

This dish illustrates Langkawi's resourcefulness in using local ingredients such as fresh fish and glutinous rice. A traditional meal, it represents the island's rural culinary practices.

How it tastes

The dish combines the sticky texture of glutinous rice with the mild, tender flavors of boiled fish, creating a simple yet comforting taste profile. It's often accompanied by spicy sambal for a kick.

Origin & History β€” first documented: 1850

Dating back to the mid-19th century, Pulut Ikan Rebus was a common dish among Langkawi's fishing communities. It's a reminder of the island's traditional livelihoods and culinary simplicity.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g glutinous rice
  • 🐟 150 g boiled fish
  • πŸ₯› 100 ml coconut milk
  • πŸ§‚ 20 g ginger
  • πŸ§‚ 1 tsp salt
  • πŸ₯£ 50 g sambal

Method

  1. 1 Cook the glutinous rice in coconut milk until sticky.
  2. 2 Boil the fish with ginger and salt until tender.
  3. 3 Serve boiled fish on top of the sticky rice.
  4. 4 Accompany with spicy sambal as a side.
  5. 5 Optionally garnish with sliced cucumbers.

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