As an island of diverse culture, Bali’s food scene is no doubt immensely cultural – with influences stemming from Java or other Indonesian islands. Here are a few of Bali’s most trending meals that are worth seeking out during your stay at The Colony Hotel in Seminyak.
Babi Guling
Babi Guling, or suckling pig, is easily one of Bali’s famed dishes. The traditional spit-roasted pig is stuffed and infused with spicy and flavorsome ingredients typically involving garlic, black pepper, lemongrass, turmeric, coriander seeds, and other Indonesian herbs. Babi guling is an extremely affordable dish commonly found in food vendors, or warung, by the streets where locals swarm for quick lunch or dinner. Ibu Oka’s in Ubud is a popular go-to for locals and tourists to sample a plate. It is a tender and juicy treat to try.
Nasi Campur
The mighty Nasi Campur is among the most sought-after local dishes by travelers hailing to Bali. It is also much loved by locals. It is a dish of steamed white rice served with multiple mini portions of other dishes essentially showcasing the best kind of food you can find in Bali. Some of the more well-known dishes include tempeh, stir-fried eggplant or green beans, curried meat, seasoned boiled egg, and the delicious shrimp krupuk.
Bebek and Ayam Betutu
Ayam Betutu, or its more upmarket cousin Bebek Betutu, is an iconic poultry dish stuffed in traditional herbs and spices, wrapped in banana leaves, enveloped tight in a banana trunk before it’s baked or buried in a coal fire. The banana leaves method is known to keep the moisture when it cooks for 6 to 7 hours. The result is a juicy, succulent feast with the bones easily separated. It’s the alternative of babi guling for non-pork eaters.
Sate Lilit
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Sate, or skewered meat, is a favourite street food in Bali and Java. This dish is easily found on smokey street-side carts with its BBQ aroma you can smell from miles away. It is essentially minced meat on bamboo or lemongrass sticks. Chicken satay is usually served with peanut sauce and soy peanut sauce for beef satay. The mince chicken, goat, beef, or pork is mixed with coconut, coconut milk, and a rich blend of vegetables and spices creating a mouthwatering dish to die for.
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