Lamban

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Lamban
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Lamban in a Kori Plate.
Type Dessert
Place of origin Malaysia
Region or state Labuan, Sabah
Created by Bruneian Malay, Kedayan [1]
Main ingredients Glutinous rice

Lamban is a traditional dessert for the Bruneian Malay people, Kedayan in Labuan and in the states of Sabah, Malaysia. [2] The taste of Lamban is almost like the Malays ketupat or the Chinese's rice dumplings and kelupis of Lun Bawang / Lundayeh. [2]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "LABUAN (DINING/CUISINE) – Lamban". Vacationtourz.com. Archived from the original on 30 August 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.