Irfan about to eat a live sago worm, as Wan looks on in amusement

Had a sumptuous authentic Melanau (ethnic tribe) dinner at Nibong Seafood Restaurant, located along Jalan Orang Kaya Setia Raja, opposite the Civic Centre in town.

wriggly live sago worms

cooked sago worms

This was where I had the opportunity to try out the sago worms; both fat, squiggly live worms and fried ones.

umai (fish)

another fish dish

To eat the worms, one must first remove the head because it is hard and sharp.

fish again!

paku-pakis

The live worms, which should be eaten with sago seeds, taste ashy. Some say they taste like chicken fat.

prawns

linut from sago flour

On the other hand, the fried worms taste like groundnuts. These could be consumed as they are, without additional condiments. Some people have been found to be allergic to sago worms, so eat with caution.

frontage

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