Balinese Cuisine

Balinese cuisine is the cuisine of the Balinese people, mainly from the island of Bali in Indonesia.

Balinese culture has a historic Hindu influence which carries over in many ways. For example, pork is a prominent ingredient while beef is avoided.

Denpasar is a cultural center.

Ingredients

Rice is a staple. Sticky rice is used for some dishes.

duck

pork

Dishes

• nasi campur: seasoned mixed rice
• lawar: salad of coconut and meat
• sate lilit: seasoned minced meat or fish mixed with coconut satay
• bebek betutu: crispy fried duck
• babi guling: roasted suckling pig