Food in Brunei

    Brunei has developed a unique fusion of cuisine which integrates aspects of Arab, Indian, Malay and Chinese styles of cooking. This adds up to one of the most interesting and delicious local cuisines in Asia. The food in Brunei most resembles Malaysian and Chinese cooking.

    The staple of the Brunei diet is rice and wheat. Most dishes incorporate coconut milk and chili, and use typical Asian frying methods. Meat is not a common ingredient, especially pork since the Islamic law. When eaten, meat is typically accompanied by stewed vegetables. Water buffalo, chicken and beef are often reserved for special occasions, while fish and shellfish are eaten more regularly. Fruits round off the menu, with an astonishing range of tropical delights on offer.

    National specialties include prawns with chili and coconut milk, fried chicken and garlic wrapped in pandan leaves, and spicy beef with potato and beans. Many dishes are traditionally very spicy. A wide range of Malay rice cakes and sweets are also popular.