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Balikaru - Begin your journey with our Spice Academy, a guided exploration of the Herb & Spice Garden, home to over 30 distinct plant varieties. Delve into the significance and application of medicinal herbs, a crucial aspect of everyday Balinese culture.
The ingredients harvested from the Balikaru Garden are integral to the day’s Jamu creation - a healing tradition over a millennium old, with roots in Java. Following a family recipe, you will craft two Jamu beverages using only age-old tools. Experience firsthand the delightful flavors of these nutritious concoctions.
Next, make a short transition to the adjacent Cooking Pavilion from the Jamu Pavilion. Discover the wonders of the Balinese kitchen, or Paon, where a blend of age-old and contemporary tools aid in culinary creation. Our chef will enlighten you on the components of a traditional Balinese feast. Heed his guidance to prepare:
Sambal Mate
Base Genap
Tum Ayam
Sate Lilit Ikan
Saos Kacang
Sayur Urap
Bubur Injin
We have confidence in your culinary prowess, and with our chef’s assistance, you will assemble an impeccable lunch. Relish your creation at a quintessential local eatery.
- Traditional Paon cooking class
- Educational tour at Spice Academy
- Guided Jamu making session at Jamu Pavillon
- Lunch included
- Private Italian-speaking guide
- All fees and taxes included
- personal expenses
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Beras Kencur - Indonesian spice & herb drink
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Jamu Kunyit Jahe Asam - Kurkuma-Ginger-Tamarind-Juice
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Base Genap - yellow spice paste that is the basic seasoning of almost all Balinese dishes
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Sambal Matah - spicy Balinese herb sauce
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Saos Kacang - famous peanut sauce
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Tum Ayam - chicken meat with spices in Banana leave, steamed
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Sate Lilit Ikan - minced fish sate with Balinese spices, grilled
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Sayur Urap - mixed Balinese vegetables with herb paste and coconut
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Tempeh Kecang - homemade fried tempeh in sweet soja sauce
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Bubur Injin - Balinese dessert made of black rice, palm sugar and coconut milk
Our aim is to support the local village community of Belulang through various sustainable activities, where local villagers can present their culture and their regional products as well as all other aspects of village life in Bali.
The Balinese village community is closely involved in the activities at the center and will introduce you to everyday Balinese life with a lot of heart and passion.
Our garden is unique and features more than 30 different plants, including spices, medicinal herbs, fruits, and vegetables.
Our professional guide imparts a lot of knowledge about the herbs and spices that are used in traditional cuisine and medicine in Bali.
To remember us and your activities at the center for a long time, you will receive all Cooking Class recipes with detailed descriptions to follow at home. To save resources, we send you all recipes by email as well as your personal cooking class certificate.
- We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian. If you have dietary requirements, please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
