Author: Umi Fatimah
Have you ever felt confused about what to eat while on holiday in Bali? This Island of the Gods not only has beautiful beaches and rich culture, but also has a multitude of special foods that are ready to pamper your taste buds. Starting from spicy, sweet, to unique, it’s all there!
However, of the many typical Balinese foods, which one? sih, what should you try? Let No If you’re confused, check out the recommendations for 7 typical Balinese foods that will make your holiday even more memorable. yuk!
1. Sate Lilit
Who, sih, Which No know wrapped satay? This dish is a favorite of many tourists. Different from satay in general, satay lilit is made from minced meat (which can be chicken, fish or pork) mixed with grated coconut and Balinese spices, then wrapped around a lemongrass stalk. The taste is unique, guaranteed to make you want to keep wanting more!
2. Balinese Mixed Rice
Balinese Mixed Rice is a practical choice for tasting various Balinese side dishes on one plate. In one portion, you can find chicken betutu, wrapped satay, lawar, typical Balinese anointing, boiled eggAnd chili sauce. Guaranteed to make your stomach full and satisfied.
3. Betutu Chicken
This typical Balinese food is famous for its spices that penetrate down to the bones. The cooking process takes a long time, so the spice taste is very rich. Chicken betutu usually served with rice and sambal matah, suitable for those of you who like spicy tastes.
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4. Lawar
The next typical Balinese food that is appetizing is lawar. Made from a mixture of minced meat, vegetables, such as long beans, eggplant and peanuts, as well as spices, such as shallots, garlic and grated coconut. The combination of these ingredients produces a unique, savory and slightly spicy taste.
Lawar is usually served as a complement to traditional menus, such as suckling pig or chicken betutu. This dish has various variants, such as white lawar and red lawar, which use fresh blood to enrich the taste. Its distinctive taste makes lawar a must-try food when exploring Balinese culinary delights.
5. Egg Bali
It’s not just about heavy food, Bali also has delicious traditional snacks, namely Balinese jaje. These typical snacks include various traditional snacks, such as laklak (Balinese pancake), klepon filled with liquid brown sugar, to banana rai covered in grated coconut.
Made from natural ingredients such as rice flour, coconut and palm sugar, Balinese jaje offers a sweet taste and unique texture. Suitable to enjoy as an afternoon snack while relaxing and enjoying the exotic atmosphere of Bali.
6. Tipat Cantok
If you visit Bali, you must try tipat cantok. This typical Balinese food is similar to gado-gado, but uses tipat (ketupat) instead of rice. Served with fresh vegetables and delicious peanut sauce, tipat cantok is the right choice for those of you who want to try traditional Balinese food that is healthy and filling.
7. Rujak Bulung
Rujak bulung is a unique Balinese food that is a must-try, especially for those of you who want to try rujak with a different taste. Different from rujak in general, this dish uses bulung (fresh seaweed) as the main ingredient, which is then drizzled with spicy pindang sauce and sprinkled with grated coconut.
The combination of the chewy texture of seaweed with its fresh, spicy and savory taste creates a unique sensation on the tongue. Suitable to enjoy during the day, rujak bulung offers an authentic and refreshing taste.
Apart from the foods above, there are many other typical Balinese culinary delights that you can explore. So, when you are in Bali, make sure to try its various specialties. Who knows, you might find it hidden gem which makes you addicted!
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Atsarina Luthfiyyah (Senior Editor)
Has educational experience in the fields of Culinary and Journalism. His hobbies are writing, traveling and cooking. Masters in Communication Sciences at Gadjah Mada University
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