The Exotic Taste of Balinese Food

Everybody knows that Bali is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Nobody can deny the beauty of its nature. The beaches are amazing; spread from one edge to the other end. We still can see the traditional, religious lives of its local people. The exoticness of Bali is not only found in its beautiful beaches. You can also taste the exoticness of the beautiful island with the Balinese food. Some people say that if you don’t taste the local foods in Bali that means you don’t go to Bali at all. There are a variety of local foods that vary from one to another. Indonesian food is known with its spicy taste; and you can find it in Balinese food as well. We’re going to give you several popular Bali dishes that may satisfy your desire as culinary hunter.

Ayam Betutu (Betutu Chicken)

Ayam Betutu is probably the most popular traditional food of Bali. Many tourists who come to Bali always ask for this dish every time they pass by a local restaurant. Almost all restaurants in Bali have this cuisine on their menus, and you can get them in a reasonable price but trust me, you will find full satisfaction while tasting the food. Generally, this dish consists of chicken stuffed with traditional spices that wrapped in banana leaves before it’s baked in coal fire for 6 to 7 hours. When you order it in a restaurant, you usually will get the whole package of it that consists of rice, the Ayam Betutu, chili sauce, and vegetables. The food is rich in taste and juicy; and the chili taste will add the exoticness of this food and increase the special taste with its hot flavor.

Lawar

You can find Lawar everywhere in Bali. It is sold by almost restaurants, food vendors, hotel restaurants, and every home at Bali. Lawar is basically chopped meat, mixed with various vegetables that is cooked with local spices and coconut. The food can be made from various ingredients like chicken, beef, pork, beans, jackfruit, and many more. Lawar is best to eat with steamed white rice.

Cerorot

Cerorot is Balinese traditional sweet cake that is made of rice flour, brown sugar and salt, and covered with coconut leaves before it’s steamed. Cecerot is considered to be one of the most favorite traditional cakes in Bali. The cake is usually eaten as a companion while you’re enjoying your morning tea or coffee. The cake only lasts for a day, thus it is usually found in the morning.