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If we talk about Bali, it will not be far from the beach, villas on the edge of the rice fields, and beach clubs. Even though typical Balinese food is no less iconic, and makes the Island of the Gods always very memorable for everyone. Contrary to the assumption that a vacation to Bali has to cost a lot of money, you can try almost all Balinese specialties at very affordable prices!
The best places to enjoy these foods are not always beautiful and instagramable, but they will surely spoil your tongue and stomach afterward. It should be noted that not all of the foods on this recommendation list are halal.
- Balinese Mixed Rice
Talking about Balinese food, of course, Nasi Campur Bali is in the first place. As the name implies, Nasi Campur (commonly known as Nasi Rames) is rice with various side dishes and vegetables. For Nasi Campur Bali, usually, rice and shredded meat, lawar or urap, and satay wrap are usually served. Not infrequently also equipped with pieces of boiled eggs and fried peanuts. Oh yeah, don’t forget the sambal matah, okay!
When on vacation to Bali, you can find nasi campur in “three names”: nasi campur babi, which means served with pork guling; chicken mixed rice or chicken rice, served with shredded chicken; or spicy rice, which is a mixed rice stall that serves spicy chili sauce as the main menu
- Babi Guling
This Balinese food is very popular even among international tourists! Understandably, babi guling is indeed one of the mainstays of Balinese cuisine for those who can consume it (of course, this food is not halal)—enjoying babi guling while on vacation to Bali is a must.
As the name implies, babi guling is a pork dish cooked by grilling it whole with various spices, then rotating it (rolled) to cook evenly. Then the meat is served with mixed rice, with a soft meat texture and rich flavor from spices.
- Chicken Betutu
Ayam Betutu is a typical culinary from Gilimanuk, in the form of chicken cooked with spicy spices for a long time, resulting in a soft and spicy chicken dish. This special food is one of the most not to be missed while on vacation to Bali, especially for those who like spicy food. Although originally from Gilimanuk, you can find betutu chicken in many places on the island of Bali, especially in tourist areas such as South Bali.
- Lawar
Lawar is a typical Balinese food in the form of a side dish of mixed vegetables and meat cooked with special spices. Although originally made with pork, many lawar is also made with chicken or duck meat to be safely consumed for Muslims. Lawar can be easily found in many places because it is usually served with Balinese Mixed Rice.
- Sambal Matah
Well, for this one food it is also usually served with mixed rice. Because of its popularity, sambal matah is now also widely served with a variety of other foods. Yup, Sambal Matah is more than just a typical Balinese chili, but it is one of Indonesia’s most popular chili sauces! You can easily find it in Bali, especially when you enjoy Balinese Nasi Campur. It won’t be a perfect trip to Bali if you do not try this sambal.
- Sate Lilit
Sate Lilit is another Balinese food that is quite unique because the meat used will be chopped first, then wrapped around a skewer made of bamboo sticks or lemongrass stalks. It tastes amazingly delicious and is one of the other Balinese culinary delights that you really must enjoy while on vacation to Bali. Like lawar and sambal matah, Sate Lilit is also very easy to find, especially at mixed rice stalls. You can even enjoy it at restaurants like Bebek Tepi Sawah or Bebek Bengil in Ubud.
- Rujak Kuah Pindang
Rujak is not a typical Balinese food, but rujak with pindang sauce? Well, that’s just typical! This Rujak Kuah Pindang is unique because it is not served with the usual rujak seasoning but with a spicy tuna fish sauce. The filling is like rujak in general, like sliced young mango or other fruit. Dare to try this unique Balinese salad?
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