KEBEBE: THE TRADITIONAL FOOD IN THE SUB-DISTRICT OF LENGGONG, PERAK

This is an investigative study on Kebebe which had been identified as one of the traditional foods in the sub-district of Lenggong in Hulu Perak. It addressed the need to get a better understanding on the food itself, its origin, the ingredients, the methods of preparation and cooking, and the manner in which it is served and consumed. It also looked into the level of knowledge the community members have on Kebebe. Information on the food is derived collectively from five experts and feedback from 46 respondents which comprised of youths and community members of varying age group were gathered to determine the extent of knowledge the community have on Kebebe. Results from the study indicated that there was quite a general consensus on the detail of the foodways, and generally the respondents had some knowledge on the ingredients, the methods of preparation and others. Overall, the study had been able to provide important information that could help in the preservation of Kebebe as a traditional food and a culinary heritage of the community of that area.