Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village
Our mission is to take you to the heart of Bali and support the local village of Belulang. The villagers, their traditions, and their culture are integrated into the activities of the day. They bring you closer to Balinese village life with heart & passion. Our unique Balikaru garden is home to more than 40 different plants; in addition to fruits and vegetables, you will also discover herbs and spices. Your guide will share his extensive knowledge with you and explain exactly what they are used for in traditional Balinese cuisine or medicine. And best of all, you can decide for yourself in which language you would like to experience the day in the village - that way you won't miss out on anything, and you'll get all the information firsthand.
As a memory, you will receive all the traditional recipes from the Bali cooking class in detail to cook at home. To save resources, we will send them to you by e-mail after the tour, together with your personal cookery course certificate.
Options
English-speaking tour program
English-speaking guide: The English-speaking guide will accompany the entire group.
What's included in Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Travel on your own to the mountain village of Belulang. A warm welcome from the team in Balikaru, including a refreshing drink. Your day in a village will start with an introduction to traditional Balinese music; the team will show you how to play the Rindik, the Balinese instrument. Attended by the guide, you enjoy a tour through the organic Balikaru herb & spice garden with more than 40 different plants. Learn all about the benefits of spices and herbs not only in theory. You start at the Jamu Pavilion with crafting a healthy Jamu drink. Based on the family recipe, you'll prepare 2 Jamu drinks and follow this more than 1000-year-old tradition, originally from Java. Try for yourself the delicious taste of the powerful drink. Move to Paon Bali, the open-air Bali kitchen, and learn to cook authentic Balinese meals with guidance from our chef. Together you'll prepare a perfect lunch - enjoy it at our Balinese Warung. Relax in the quiet atmosphere of the idyllic mountain village. Hopefully you have enough power now to give our farmer next door a helping hand to plant rice together. It's time to say good-bye. Take a memory photo with our team before you leave on your own.
Food Menu
STARTER - Beras Kencur
Indonesian rice & Kencur herbal drink
STARTER - Jamu Kunyit Jahe Asam
Turmeric Ginger Tamarind Juice
STARTER - Base Genap
Balinese Herb- & Spice Paste
STARTER - Sambal Mbe
Spicy Chili Paste as a base or side dish
STARTER - Sambal Matah
Balinese Sambal as a side dish
MAIN - Tum Ayam
chicken meat with spices in Banana leave, steamed
MAIN - Sate Lilit Chicken
minced chicken sate with Balinese spices, grilled
MAIN - Tempeh Kecang
homemade fried tempeh in sweet soy sauce
MAIN - Sayur Urap & Sayur Paku (Pakis)
mixed Balinese vegetables with herb paste and coconut & traditional, Balinese fern
DESSERT - Lak Lak or Bubur Injih
Balinese rice cake or black rice pudding with sweet coconut milk
Inclusions
- Cooking class in Paon Bali guides by Balikaru chef
- Spice Academy: educational tour at Balikaru garden
- Balikaru gift
- Nasi Campur Tumping & dessert, cooked by yourself at Cooking Class
- Give the farmer a helping hand for rice planting
- Learn to play Rindik, traditional instrument
- Jamu production including Jamu and fruit tasting
- Personal cooking class certificate & recipe book by E-mail after the tour
- Welcomedrink at Balikaru
- English speaking guide (other languages against surcharge)
- tip, drinks and personal expenses
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian. If you have dietary requirements, please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
- Dresscode information: We're located in a traditional village in the authentic heart of Bali - topless / beachclothing are an offence | shirts, pants, slippers etc are ok
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- You can reach Balikaru activity center from hotsprings (Air Panas) Belulang. Follow the Balikaru signs for an easy walk, about 25 min. uphill. We´re located opposite Bale Belajar. If you´ll like the tour including transfer from/to your accommodation, then simply book program with the code 419157P6.
