Traditional side dish primed to steal the show

Jeruk tuhau, which is a traditional food of the Kadazandusun community, has been declared a national heritage food. — Photos: Bernama

JERUK tuhau (pickled wild ginger) traders in Sabah hope the recent recognition of the traditional side dish as a heritage food will pave the way for promoting it globally.

Kampung Randagong Women Smallholder Movement chairman Jamelah Lawa, 52, said the acknowledgment brought immense pride to jeruk tuhau traders like herself, and she hoped that it would promote the traditional dish, especially among the younger generation.