Immerse yourself in the rich culture and cuisine of Bali with our authentic cooking class. Discover the ancient ancestral sites, learn the art of Balinese cooking, and savor the unique flavors of Basa Gede sauce.
- Bali Pure Tour - Our food journey begins visiting Tampaksiring traditional market. Learn about local spices which we use in our cooking. Upon arrival at the cooking space in Penempahan village, our first step will be to prepare the main condiments (seasonings and sambel). Our menu will consist of purely Balinese dishes including Tempe, Tofu and Lawar- a mixed vegetable salad of long beans, coconut and spices traditionally prepared for Balinese ceremonial gatherings. Pepes (steamed tuna fish in banana leaves), Chicken Sate Lilit and local dessert. Our cooking lesson is conducted in a local house overlooking at the rice fields. Enjoy your own cooked lunch while enjoying a beautiful view. After lunch continue visit compound of Penempahan village leader sharing about Bali history, village, Balinese compound and culture activities from old village leader inscription. In this house you will see the Lontar (contains of Balinese script about the meaning and layout of Balinese buildings) and see some “Topeng” (mask) which usually used if there’s any big ceremony in the village. Back to hotel
- Lunch Included
- Air-Conditioned Vehicles
- Tea and Coffee Available
- Available to Purchase
- Snacks
- RICE “ Steamed white rice with pandanus Leaf” - RICE “ Steamed white rice with pandanus Leaf”
Our menu will consist of purely Balinese dishes
- SATE LILIT “Smooth chicken with Balinese spices grilled on a stick” - SATE LILIT “Smooth chicken with Balinese spices grilled on a stick”
- LAWAR “a mixed vegetable salad of green vegetables - LAWAR “a mixed vegetable salad of green vegetables or green bean, coconut and spices traditionally prepared for Balinese ceremonial gatherings”
- TOFU “tofu is cooked with coconut milk into curry” - TOFU “tofu is cooked with coconut milk into curry”
- PEPES “Steamed tuna with Balinese spices wrapped in banana leaves” - PEPES “Steamed tuna with Balinese spices wrapped in banana leaves”
- TEMPE “Fried tempeh with palm sugar” - TEMPE “Fried tempeh with palm sugar”
- KOLAK “sweet potato boiled with palm sugar and coconut milk” - KOLAK “sweet potato boiled with palm sugar and coconut milk”
“Private Authentic Cooking Experience”
The Pakerisan River Valley, located to the northeast of Ubud, was designated a Cultural Heritage Area by UNESCO in 2012. This enchanting river valley is home to ancient ancestral sites that date back to the 8th - 12th centuries. The area reflects ancient animist beliefs and the influences of Hinduism and Buddhism, which spread from India to Bali through Javanese kingdoms.
In Bali, chefs are known as Belawa, a name derived from the Buddhist belief in Buddha Bhairawa.
Balinese cuisine is characterized by the harmony of 8 spices from the mountains, symbolizing the 8 directions of the wind, and 2 symbols of dualism from the sea, representing the center.
This blend, known as “Basa Gede” or complete sauce, imparts a distinctive flavor to Balinese dishes.
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