Ayam pansuh
🇲🇾 A dish from Malaysia
Ayam pansuh or manuk pansuh is a dish prepared by cooking chicken meat in a bamboo stalk, filled with water, seasonings and covered with tapioca leaves from the cassava plant. The origin of ayam pansuh is unknown, but the Ibans and the Bidayuhs from western Borneo always prepare this dish during festivals, especially during the Gawai Dayak.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | chicken, water, tapioca leaves, lemongrass, ginger, garlic |
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| 🔥Cooking method | cooked inside a hollow bamboo stalk over fire |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory, aromatic, herby broth |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | festive, celebratory gatherings |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Ayam pansuh come from?
Ayam pansuh is a dish that originated in Malaysia.
What is Ayam pansuh?
Ayam pansuh or manuk pansuh is a dish prepared by cooking chicken meat in a bamboo stalk, filled with water, seasonings and covered with tapioca leaves from the cassava plant. The origin of ayam pansuh is unknown, but the Ibans and the Bidayuhs from western Borneo always prepare this dish during festivals, especially during the Gawai Dayak.