Manok pansoh

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Manok Pansoh is a traditional dish from the Iban community in Sarawak, Malaysia. The dish is prepared by cooking chicken in a bamboo tube, which is known as pansoh in the Iban language. The chicken is marinated with a mixture of ingredients including lemongrass, tumeric, garlic, onion, ginger, salt, and pepper. The bamboo tube is then sealed and placed over an open fire to cook.

Preparation[edit | edit source]

The preparation of Manok Pansoh involves several steps. First, the chicken is cut into pieces and marinated with the mixture of ingredients. The bamboo tube is then filled with the marinated chicken and sealed with banana leaves. The tube is placed over an open fire and left to cook for several hours. The heat from the fire cooks the chicken and the bamboo tube imparts a unique flavor to the dish.

Cultural Significance[edit | edit source]

Manok Pansoh is a significant dish in the Iban community. It is often prepared during special occasions and festivals such as Gawai Dayak, the harvest festival. The dish is also a popular choice in many restaurants in Sarawak, offering locals and tourists alike a taste of traditional Iban cuisine.

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