FISH SALAD/HINAVA-TRADISIONAL NATIVE DISH (KADAZAN/DUSUN) SABAH

HINAVA / FISH SALAD

Hinava is most well known as a traditional dish of the KADAZAN DUSUN indigenous ethnic group in Sabah, Malaysia. It was made from fish and mixed with lime juice, bird’s eye chili, slice shallots and grated gingers. While the Kadazan Dusun are famous with their Hinava tongii. If you don't like fish, you can also substitute the mackerel with either prawn or squid. Have it with white rice or on its own as a salad dish.

Hinava is a special dish on important occasions such as for wedding, engagement, Tadau Kaamatan and other.

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There are many different types of fish that can be used, but the fish that are commonly used are the contents of mackerel, and there are also some people who are making use of the shark, alternatively fill squid or shrimp can also be used for the preparation of this Hinava.