Umai - speciality of Mukah

The coastal position of Mukah ensures a constant supply of fresh fish - essential for creating the special umai dish. Try out our recipe...

Umai is the renowned fish dish of Mukah. It consists of finely sliced / shredded white fish, either dressed with, or accompanied by, a curing mix.

We tried 2 different mixes : a lime juice, chilli and shallot combination; and a thick soy base sauce with dried shrimp, chilli, garlic, lime juice, shallots and peanuts.

The umai is served with a bowl of baked sago pearls which add texture and a buttery flavour to complete the dish.

UMAI RECIPE

Ingredients: 200 grams - coral trout, salmon, tuna, or any ' fatty ' fish - super fresh.

75mls soy sauce

15mls lime juice

1 chilli

half tsp dried shrimp

1 tbsp peanuts ( crushed )

1 clove garlic

2 small shallot ( finely sliced )

Method: in mortor: crush chilli, garlic, peanut and shrimp. Mix with soy and lime juice, shallots to finish.