Recipe Guide
Sate Lilit
Learn the technique behind this Balinese minced satay, including the seasoned mixture and the distinctive method of wrapping it around a skewer.
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BALINESE RECIPES
Cook the Flavours of Bali
Practical recipe guides for traditional Balinese dishes, flavours and cooking techniques.
Explore a small collection of Balinese recipes connected to the flavours we introduce through our cooking experience near Ubud. Start with Sate Lilit, Sambal Matah or Base Genep, then follow the individual guides for ingredients, preparation and technique.
TRADITIONAL BALINESE COOKING
Recipes are only the beginning.
Balinese cooking is shaped by aromatic spice mixtures, fresh herbs, chillies, coconut and the way ingredients are prepared together. These recipes focus on practical details so you can understand not only what goes into a dish, but also the technique behind it.
If you are travelling in Bali and want to learn these flavours hands-on, you can also join our Ubud cooking class in the Balinese countryside.
Our Balinese Recipe Guides
Three useful starting points for exploring Balinese flavours.
Recipe Guide
Sambal Matah
Explore the fresh combination of shallots, chilli, lemongrass and other aromatics that gives this Balinese sambal its bright character.
Read the Sambal Matah recipe →
Spice Guide
Base Genep
Understand the aromatic Balinese spice mixture that acts as a foundation for many traditional preparations.
Read the Base Genep guide →
HOW TO USE THESE GUIDES
Cook with the technique in mind.
Balinese recipes often vary between families and regions. A good recipe guide should therefore explain the structure and technique of a dish without pretending that every household uses exactly the same measurements.
Understand the ingredients
See which aromatics and seasoning create the character of the dish.
Follow the technique
Preparation, grinding, mixing and cooking can matter as much as the ingredient list.
Expect variations
Traditional recipes can differ in protein, spice balance and proportions.
A note on authenticity:
These pages are intended as practical guides to Balinese food. Where recipes vary,
we describe the variation rather than presenting one household recipe as the only
authentic version.
Explore the Recipe Collection
Choose a dish or ingredient to continue.
Sate Lilit
Traditional Balinese minced satay and the wrapping technique.
Sambal Matah
Fresh Balinese sambal with aromatic herbs and chilli.
Base Genep
Aromatic spice mixture used as a foundation in Balinese cooking.
Balinese Food Guide
Explore dishes, ingredients and the wider context of Balinese cuisine.