My eldest cousin also loves Balinese food ~ We all know that Bali belongs to the “Country of Thousand Islands” - Indonesia.

The intersection of rich and diverse ecological climates has created a unique and charming Indonesian food culture.

This time I will take you into the wonderful food paradise of Bali ~ Bali on the tip of your tongue. Bali is located in the tropics, and the residents’ staple food is mainly rice, corn, and potatoes.

In addition to cooking rice, locals like to wrap rice or glutinous rice in banana leaves or palm leaves and steam it, which is called "Keduba".

Or put the rice on the coconut shell, and it will have a faint coconut flavor after steaming.

Of course, Balinese people also love to eat pasta, such as bread, noodles, etc.

Characteristics of Balinese cuisine: Compared with the rich curry flavor of Thai cuisine, Balinese cuisine pays more attention to the use of spices, seasonings and colors.

The most typical feature of authentic Balinese cuisine is that coconut milk, pepper, cloves, cardamom, and of course curry are often added to the dishes.

Balinese cuisine is full of color, aroma and taste. It can be tasted in an elegant restaurant without losing the simple and warm style of the common people.

Like spices Indonesia is a country rich in spices. Indonesian dishes like to use various spices, as well as peppers, onions, ginger, garlic, etc.

Therefore, the characteristics of Indonesian cuisine are generally spicy and fragrant.

No chopsticks: Balinese people do not use chopsticks to eat, but use spoons and forks. Sometimes they also like to eat with their hands.

When grabbing rice, first put the rice on the plate, then use your right fingers to shape the rice into small balls, put it into your mouth and eat it one bite at a time.

Put a bowl of water next to the table. While grabbing rice, dip your hands in the water from time to time to prevent the rice from sticking to your fingers.

I heard that people who like to eat with their hands find it very appetizing.

Pan-fried? Grilled or deep-fried? Balinese people like to grill, pan-fry and deep-fry when cooking.

Fresh ingredients and a variety of spices can be simply fried and grilled to make a delicious Indonesian food.

The strange thing is that people there eat "fried, grilled and fried" every day, but they don't get angry.

The absolute specialty: Dirty Duck Meal Tepi Sawah When talking about Balinese food, the first thing that comes to mind is dirty duck meal.

The dirty duck meal in Bali seems to be against others, and the name of the dish is "off-appetizing".

In fact, the reason is that ducks are raised in free-range rice fields and eat small insects and fish in the wild, often getting covered in mud. In addition, during the cooking process, the duck is fried and grilled, and the skin of the duck looks darker, so it is called "dirty duck".

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Recommended restaurant: Dirty Duck Restaurant (Ubud) (Bebek Bengil Ubud) Address: Jalan Hanoman, Padang Tegal, Ubud, Bali 80571 Indonesia The Dirty Duck Restaurant in Ubud is the most famous and authentic. You should try it when you go to Ubud

To try the most authentic dirty duck meal, remember to make a reservation in advance~ Indonesian fried noodles/fried rice Mie Goreng/Nasi Goreng Use sweet soy sauce made from black beans to stir-fry Indonesian fried noodles/fried rice with a full flavor.

Indonesian fried rice uses Thai fragrant rice. After frying, the color is darker and the rice grains are sticky, forming a big rice ball.

It tastes fragrant and sweet, not sticky at all, and very chewy.

Assorted dishes? Nasi Campur Assorted dishes are a popular dish in Bali.

First wash your favorite vegetables, cut them and mix them with various condiments, usually chicken or satay, with orange juice green beans, fried soybean cubes, eggs and special spicy sauce.

So rich! Babi Guling: Crispy roasted pig rice is a famous dish in Bali. The whole suckling pig is filled with spices and roasted on the fire until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender. The whole body is golden and shiny, and the aroma is overflowing.

Recommended restaurant: BUMBU BALI RESTAURANT Address: Jl. Pratama, Nusa Dua, Badung Regency, Bali 80361 Bumbu Bali is the most famous local specialty restaurant in Bali. It has a quiet environment, small area, but very clean.

The open dining bar, Balinese-style courtyard, dining in the pavilion, next to the lotus pond, and the crowing of frogs in the evening breeze make you feel very comfortable.

The restaurant specializes in traditional Indonesian specialties. The most recommended is the mixed BBQ platter, which has a large portion and many side dishes for free, allowing you to eat a variety of Balinese dishes at one time.