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15 Best Food in Bali You Must Try

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Are you planning a trip to Bali and eager to explore the rich culinary heritage of this Indonesian paradise? Look no further!
 
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Nasi Campur is a delightful and one of the best Balinese dish that showcases the diversity of flavors and ingredients in one plate. It typically consists of steamed rice accompanied by an array of side dishes such as grilled chicken, crispy pork, sti...
Nasi Campur
 
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Hailed as Indonesia’s national dish, Nasi Goreng is a flavorful and satisfying plate of fried rice. In Bali, this popular staple is prepared with a local twist, incorporating aromatic spices, shrimp paste, and a hint of sweetness. Served with a fried...
Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
 
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Babi Guling is a must eat Balinese roasted suckling pig dish that has gained worldwide acclaim. The pig is marinated with a blend of spices, including turmeric, coriander, and lemongrass, before being slowly roasted to perfection. The outcome yields ...
Babi Guling Must Try Spots
 
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Bebek Betutu is a traditional Balinese dish consisting of roasted duck marinated in a rich blend of spices, such as garlic, ginger, turmeric, and galangal. The duck is wrapped in banana leaves and slow-cooked for several hours, allowing the flavors t...
Betutu
 
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Sate Lilit is a unique Balinese version of the famous Indonesian satay. Instead of using skewers, the minced meat is carefully wrapped around lemongrass sticks or bamboo, imparting a fragrant aroma. The meat is seasoned with a blend of spices, includ...
Sate Lilit Bali (Minced Meat Satay) - What To Cook Today
 
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A Unique Balinese Salad Lawar, a customary salad from Bali, comprises finely diced vegetables, grated coconut, minced meat (typically pork or chicken), and an assortment of fragrant spices.
Lawar
 
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Pepes Ikan is a delicious and one of the best food to eat in Bali where fish fillets are marinated in a fragrant spice paste, wrapped in banana leaves, and steamed or grilled to perfection. The combination of aromatic herbs and spices, such as shallo...
Pepes
 
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Ayam Betutu is a traditional Balinese dish that features a whole chicken marinated in a fiery spice blend, including chili, ginger, galangal, turmeric, and shrimp paste. The chicken is then wrapped in banana leaves and slow-cooked for several hours, ...
Ayam Betutu Bali (Balinese Spiced Chicken)
 
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Rujak Bulung (Seaweed) is one of the top favorite dishes among the people of Bali. Finding Rujak Bulung won’t be too demanding as it can be easily found in plenty of stalls that sell local Balinese cuisine.
Rujak Bulung
 
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Tum Ayam is another popular Balinese dish that is cooked in the same method as Pepes Ikan (steamed fish) and Otak-otak. To prepare this dish, minced chicken is mixed together with flavorful spices and coconut milk, wrapped snugly in banana leaves, an...
Tum Ayam
 
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This one is a traditional dish that originated from Gianyar, Bali. Cooked with a mixture of rich spices and peppers makes this dish taste a little bit spicy. It suits you very well if you like hot and spicy foods. Served along with side dishes that i...
Nasi Tepeng
 
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Tipat Cantok is a common traditional Balinese food that can be found almost anywhere in Bali. It is made of mix steam vegetables (water lily, long beans, and bean sprout) with rice cake mixed with peanut sauce. Sometimes, we added sweet soy sauce on ...
Tipat cantok
 
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Bubur Injin is Balinese black rice pudding. It is one of the famous Balinese desserts. It is very easy to make and also delectable to have. Made from black rice mix with the glutinous rice to obtain the smoothness consistency and texture, sweeten wit...
Balinese Black Rice Pudding (Bubur Injin)
 
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Jaje Laklak is a Balinese delicacy made from rice flour. This cake is usually enjoyed with a cup of coffee, which compliments the whole taste. It has a distinctive light green or white color with a perforated surfaced garnished with shredded coconut ...
Jaje Laklak
 
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They have the tastiest grill chicken ever, the chilli is super spicy. Nasi tempong is actually typical Indonesian food. Rice, some vegie raw and boiled, friend stuffs: tempe, tofu, dried fish, and you have options to choose chicken, beef etc. The key...
Nasi Tempong