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- English
Your host Putu will pick you up in the early morning and drive you to the Pejeng market, bursting with locals shopping. Putu will introduce you to the seasonal fruits, vegetables and spices on offer, and you’ll pick up a few ingredients for your upcoming cooking lesson. The market offers wonderful photo opportunities, so don't forget to bring your camera!
Back home, you'll work together to prepare 2-3 authentic Balinese dishes. As you chop, grind and grill Putu will teach you about the spices she uses in her family recipes as well as the medicinal qualities of Balinese ingredients. Putu's kitchen is simple, with only a two burner cooktop, and you'll be impressed by the speed and fluidity with which she can prepare a complex menu with multiple dishes. Potential dishes could be Putu’s grilled eggplant with tomato, grilled fish with Balinese sambal (chili sauce), or a curry dish. The cooking lesson will last about 1-2 hours before you sit down and enjoy the meal.
Example Menu
Starter
Gado gado | local vegetables in a delightful, savory peanut sauce
and Perkedel | crispy golden fritters bursting with sweet corn and aromatic hints of ginger, garlic, and chili
Main
Rendang | slow-cooked Indonesian curry of beef
or chicken, infused with coconut milk and bold spices
Main
Sayur urab | seasonal vegetables with fresh shredded coconut
Dessert
Black rice pudding drizzled with fresh coconut cream and palm sugar
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Transportation from Ubud is included in the price of this experience. If you are staying outside of Ubud there will be an additional charge for transportation. Please include your hotel name and address when booking online.
What to expect
Join Putu in her home kitchen in Ubud for a private, hands-on Balinese cooking class where you’ll prepare five authentic dishes together. As you chop, grind, and grill, Putu will share stories behind her family recipes, the vibrant spices she uses, and the healing properties of traditional Balinese ingredients, most of which come straight from her own farm. Her kitchen may be simple, with just a two-burner cooktop, but you’ll be amazed by the ease and grace with which she brings complex flavors to life.
It’s perfect for food lovers, curious travelers & families with children looking for a deeper connection to Balinese food & culture.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Prices include round-trip transport from Ubud only. Please be sure to include your hotel name on the reservation form so your host can arrange for your pick-up.
- If you are staying outside of Ubud there will be an additional charge for transportation.
- Putu can accommodate a vegetarian diet, if informed in advance. Please let her know if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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