Kiulu : Hands-On Cooking Experience with Local

Highlights

• Take part in a half-day cooking class in Kiulu, a community-based tourism experience about an hour from Kota Kinabalu 
• Prepare four traditional Sabahan dishes: Linangatan Rice, Hinava, Pinasakan Sada and Tuhau Pickles 
• Discover fresh local ingredients and herbs while learning how they are used in everyday Sabahan cuisine 
• Work in small groups in a team-based and interactive cooking experience guided by the instructor 
• Enjoy a shared lunch featuring the dishes you prepared, followed by a local dessert
• Listen to the instructor share cultural stories and food traditions during the cooking session 
• Suitable for families, students and corporate team-building groups looking for a hands-on cultural activity near Kota Kinabalu 

Overview

This Kiulu Cooking Class is a half-day, hands-on cooking experience held in a village setting at Outreach Borneo (ORB) Camp in Kiulu, located about an hour’s drive from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. During the session, participants will prepare four dishes commonly enjoyed in Kiulu communities: Linangatan Rice (Rice wrap in leaves), Hinava (traditional raw fish salad), Pinasakan Sada and Tuhau Pickles (fermented wild ginger). The instructor will guide guests through ingredient preparation, traditional cooking techniques and simple presentation while sharing cultural stories and insights into local food traditions.  

Participants work in small groups and conclude the experience by sitting down together to enjoy the dishes prepared during the class. Designed as a community-based cultural activity, the class is suitable for families, students, and travellers seeking a traditional Sabahan cooking experience outside of a hotel or commercial kitchen environment. The interactive, team-based format also makes it suitable for corporate groups and team-building activities.