Umai (food) facts for kids
A bowl of Umai ready to be eaten.
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| Type | Dish |
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| Place of origin | Malaysia |
| Region or state | Sarawak |
| Created by | Melanau |
| Main ingredients | 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.
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.
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