‘Burasak’ a boost for culinary tourism


Sharil Nizam (fourth from left), Johor Tourist Guides Association chairman Jimmy Leong (third from left) and other state tourism players launching the Johor Baru CBD heritage walk.

BURASAK, a traditional Bugis dish, can help attract more tourists to Johor now that it is listed as a national heritage food.

The dish made from rice and coconut milk is a Hari Raya Aidilfitri staple for the Bugis community in states like Johor, Sabah and Sarawak.

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