"Hinava"

Hinava or Hinava Ginapan is one of the special traditional dish for Kadazan-Dusun tribes in Sabah, and can be said as the most popular food among the Kadazan-Dusun.It is a dish made ​​from fresh fish meat mixed with seeds of the grated Bambangan, red chillies, ginger, onion, lime cotton and salt.The fish will not be cooked because it will cook with lemon juice extraction using either lime or calamansi (resembling Shushi).There are many different types of fish that can be used, but usually the fish mackerel, shark, although the content can also be used. Alternatively fill squid or shrimp can also be used for the preparation of this Hinava.Hinava usually a special meal during Tadau_Kaamatan. In addition, it is also a special dish on important occasions such as for wedding, engagement etc..