Balinese Cooking Class with Herbal Medicine Secrets in Ubud

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This is more than a cooking class, it is a complete Balinese cultural experience. Guests begin the journey with a visit to a traditional morning market, where they learn about local spices, herbs, and daily market life. Back at the authentic Balinese family compound, guests are introduced to the unique structure and philosophy of a traditional Balinese house, gaining insight into how Balinese families live and the cultural meaning behind each area of the compound.

The experience continues with a traditional welcome snack and drink, followed by a hands-on cooking class where participants prepare authentic Balinese dishes using fresh local ingredients. Guests also discover the traditional use of Balinese herbs and spices through an introduction to Balinese herbal medicine. By combining culinary learning, cultural storytelling, traditional architecture, and local family hospitality, this experience offers a deeper and more authentic connection to Bali than a typical cooking class.

Example Menu

Starter

Traditional sticky rice pancake & freshly drink

Main

Sup Jamur

Clear Mushroom Soup with Young Coconut

Main

Sate Lilit

Minced Chicken Grilled on Bamboo Stick

Main

Pepes Tuna

Steam Tuna Wrap in Banana Leaves

Main

Tempe & Tahu Goreng Bumbu Manis

Deep Fried Tofu &Tempe with Sweet Soya Sauce

Main

Gerangasem

Steam Chicken & Chayote with Basic Yellow Sauce

Main

Gado-Gado

Mix Boiled Vegetables with Peanut Sauce

Main

Urab Bali

Balinese vegetable salad

Dessert

Bubuh Injin

Black sticky rice pudding

What's Included

Traditional morning market visit
Lunch or Dinner with food you cooked. 7 Dish Cooking (Non-Vegetarian or Vegetarian)
All ingredients and cooking equipment
Pickup and drop-off in central Ubud area (Neka Art Gallery or Hotels)
Pickup and drop-off outside the Ubud area
Personal expenses at the traditional market

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel pickup within the Ubud area is included. Pickup outside the Ubud area is available for an additional fee. Please contact us in advance to confirm your pickup location and any applicable additional charges.

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Meeting point

Please meet directly at our cooking class location. Our team will be waiting to welcome you upon arrival. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. If you have any difficulty finding the location, please contact us using the phone number provided on your booking confirmation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Begin your experience with a visit to a traditional Balinese morning market, where you'll explore local ingredients, aromatic spices, and fresh produce commonly used in Balinese cuisine. Your guide will introduce you to the herbs and seasonings that play an important role in everyday cooking and traditional wellness practices.

After the market visit, travel to an authentic Balinese family compound and enjoy a traditional welcome snack and refreshing drink. You'll then take a guided walk through the compound, learning about the structure, philosophy, and cultural significance of a traditional Balinese house.

Next, join a hands-on cooking class where you'll prepare a variety of authentic Balinese dishes using fresh local ingredients. Along the way, you'll learn traditional cooking techniques, the use of Balinese spices, and the preparation of traditional herbal remedies made from local plants and herbs.

Once the cooking is complete, sit down and enjoy the delicious meal you've prepared. Leave with new culinary skills, a deeper understanding of Balinese culture, and unforgettable memories of your time in Bali.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Supplied by Ubad Ubud Bali Cooking Class

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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