Relish

Tuhau

Also called Sambal tuhau

Pungent wild ginger stems, served fresh or as a relish.

· By Tamu Borneo

Illustration of tuhau relish: chopped wild ginger stems with chilli and lime, whole stems behindIllustration — generated artwork

Illustration — generated artwork: Tuhau relish with whole stems

About Tuhau

  • Made from wild ginger and known for its strong, pungent smell. Sabah Tourism Board
  • The stems are chopped and served fresh with lime juice, or mixed with local chives and chilli and cured with salt and vinegar. Wikipedia

Associated with: Kadazan-Dusun Wikipedia

Where to find it

  • Tamu TenomRegularly sold

    Tenom, Tenom · Wednesday

    A trader travels from Kemabong every Wednesday to sell peeled tuhau at the weekly market. Bernama

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