"Private Authentic Cooking Experience"
The Pakerisan River Valley to the north east of Ubud was listed as a Cultural Heritage Area by UNESCO in 2012. This mystical river valley contains ancient ancestral sites dating back to 8th - 12th centuries. Ancient animist beliefs and influences of Hinduism and Buddhism spread from India to Bali via Javanese kingdoms. Chefs in Bali are called Belawa, this name comes from a Buddhist belief, namely Buddha Bhairawa. Balinese cooking combines the balance of 8 spices from the mountains which represent the 8 directions of the wind and 2 symbols of dualism from the sea which represent the middle. This sauce is called complete sauce “Basa Gede” and gives a unique taste to Balinese food
Pickup included
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
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”
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”
PEPES “Steamed tuna with Balinese spices wrapped in banana leaves”
TEMPE “Fried tempeh with palm sugar”
KOLAK “sweet potato boiled with palm sugar and coconut milk”
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
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