Umai (food)
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 A bowl of Umai ready to be eaten. | |
| Type | Dish |
|---|---|
| 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.[1]
