Melanau delights

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Linut(before)
Linut (after)
Sambal cecah for the linut
Dry version of sambal cecah
Umai, can't go without it

Jekan masin also home-made from Igan
Jekan sibit (home-made from Igan)
Ikan Duai putih aka ikan bawal putih masak asam pedas

Last Sunday, we had a so-called family get-together at my aunt's place. These were among some of the typical Melanau dish that we had, simple yet filling and of course diak nyam. Slurrrp!!!

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