Advanced Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud
Advanced Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud
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Join our Advanced Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud. Learn to cook up to 11 complex traditional recipes using fresh ingredients from our Taro Village organic farm. Available morning, afternoon, and evening with a free shuttle from central Ubud.
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Rp 900,000 (~52 EUR) per person
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Highlights
- Choose from 7:30 AM, 12:30 PM, or 4:00 PM start times.
- Cook up to 11 advanced items, including complex spice pastes and sambals.
- Harvest organic ingredients directly from our Tegallalang farm.
- Take the lead in the kitchen under the guidance of expert local chefs.
- Eat your dishes in two stages so your food stays hot.
- Includes a free return shuttle from central Ubud.
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The Market and Organic Farm Tour
We start with a free shuttle pickup in central Ubud. If you choose the 7:30 AM class, we take you through the Tegallalang traditional market to see how locals buy their daily produce. For all class times, you take a guided tour of our family-owned Taman Dukuh Organic Farm in Taro Village. You harvest the specific herbs and roots needed for your advanced recipes directly from the Gianyar soil.
Master Complex Spice Pastes & Sambals
In our standard Balinese Cooking Classes, you make one spice paste. In the advanced class, you learn the complex methods of making multiple pastes and local sambals. Using a traditional stone mortar, you learn how to select, chop, and grind raw ingredients to create Base Gede (traditional spice paste), Sambal Matah (raw lemongrass relish), and Sambal Kacang (peanut sauce).
Independent Hands-On Cooking
Our local English-speaking chefs provide expert instruction, but you take the lead. You prepare intricate recipes like Pindang Base Tomat (aromatic fish) or Tum (meat steamed in banana leaves). Because you are cooking up to 11 items, we break the eating into two sessions. You eat your appetizers hot, then return to your cooking station to finish the main courses and dessert.
Advanced Class Menus
We cater to regular, pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan diets.
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Meeting Point:
- Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan (Opposite Sens Hotel)
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Shuttle Schedule:
- Shuttle Departure Times: We offer three daily sessions for this class:
- Morning: 07:30 AM
- Afternoon: 12:30 PM
- Evening: 04:00 PM
- Arrival: Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Please Note:
- Price: From Rp 900,000 per person.
- Class Size: Small group experience (mostly private). Each cooking station is shared by 2 people.
- Accessibility: Not suitable for wheelchair users due to farm terrain.
- Dietary: We cater to Regular, Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free diets. Please inform us of any allergies when booking.
- Location: Our Taro Village organic farm is located 15 minutes north of the Tegallalang Rice Terraces and 10 minutes from Gunung Kawi Sebatu.
Cancellation Policy:
- Free: Up to 7 days before the class starts.
- 50% Fee: Cancellation 4 to 6 days in advance.
- 100% Fee: Cancellation within 0 to 3 days.
- Changes: We offer 2 free date changes if you cannot make it on the day.
From
Rp 480,000 (~25 EUR) per person
About this activity
From
Rp 900,000 (~52 EUR) per person
Why Choose The Advanced Authentic Cooking Class?
- Deep Dive into Balinese Culinary Art: Acquire in-depth knowledge of traditional Balinese spices, complex flavor profiles, and time-honored cooking techniques.
- Learn from Master Balinese Chefs: Be guided by experienced local chefs, true masters of Balinese cuisine, who will share their expertise and passion.
- Intensive Hands-On Cooking Experience: Immerse yourself in a truly hands-on class, mastering advanced techniques from ingredient preparation to complex dish creation – hone your culinary skills.
- Uncover the Cultural Heart of Balinese Cuisine: Gain a deeper appreciation for the cultural significance and rich history embedded within each authentic Balinese dish you prepare.
- Celebrate Your Culinary Achievement with a Feast: Savor the exquisite flavors of your advanced creations in a communal meal – a rewarding culmination of your culinary journey.
- Flexible Schedules for Culinary Exploration: Our Advanced Class is offered three times daily, allowing you to choose the perfect time to deepen your Balinese culinary journey, morning, afternoon, or evening.
Delve Deeper into Balinese Cuisine: Our Advanced Cooking Class
Bali boasts an exquisitely rich and complex culinary heritage. Our Advanced Balinese Cooking Class is meticulously designed for passionate cooks seeking to truly master the intricacies of authentic Balinese cuisine. We offer a profound ‘deep dive’ into this culinary art form.
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Getting to Your Advanced Class: Shuttle & Meeting Point Information
*Free Shuttle Services is Included
**Meet us at designated meeting point 15 minutes before each of departure time.
1. Using Free Shuttle From Ubud Meeting Point
The day starts with our pick-up in Ubud meeting point at 7:30 am, 12:30 pm, or 4:00 pm
Meeting Time:
(15 minutes) before 7:30 am, 12:30 pm, 4:00 pm
Meeting Location:
Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan
Address:
F7R9+8P2, Jalan Sukma Kesuma Jalan Raya Ubud Tebesaya, Petulu, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Location Map:
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Driving Yourself? Meeting Points for Advanced Class
If you have your own transportation, you can easily find your way to the local market (on the way to the farm).
Meeting Time:
(15 minutes) before 9:00 am, 1:15 pm, 5:00 pm
Meeting Location:
Taman Dukuh Bali Farm Cooking School
Address: Jl. Raya Banjar Jati, Taro, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561
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Welcome to Culinary Excellence: Our Farm Kitchen – Where Advanced Skills are Honed.
It’s time to farm tours and cook!
The Organic Farm Tours
“When we arrived at the farm we started with a tour through the garden to harvest our vegetables for cooking and learn how all these vegetables grow here in Bali.”
Stéphanie Flipo – Couples Cooking
Our Farm Tour – Connecting You to the Source of Exceptional Ingredients:
Even in our Advanced Class, we begin with a brief farm introduction, highlighting the exceptional organic ingredients that form the foundation of authentic Balinese cuisine. Understand the quality and care behind every flavor.
As you meander through the farm, you’ll be introduced to a variety of plants, enriching your understanding of the complex ecosystem we’ve nurtured here, all while preparing you for the sophisticated culinary endeavors ahead in the advanced class.
The Cooking Experience
“The advanced class is great for anyone who loves cooking. You get to pick the dishes you’d like to make and you cut, prep and cook everything. “
Jessie Li – Couples Cooking
Your Culinary Choice, Your Advanced Journey: In our Advanced Class, you choose the Balinese dishes you want to master. We tailor the experience to your culinary interests and aspirations.
Deep Dive into Complex Balinese Recipes: Get ready for a truly immersive and challenging cooking experience. You’ll be actively involved in every stage of preparing intricate Balinese dishes, from spice blending to masterful execution.
Expert Guidance, Independent Creation: Our chefs are there to guide you and offer expert advice, but you’ll be taking the lead in preparing the dishes. Develop your independence and confidence in Balinese cooking.
Designed for In-Depth Learning: Due to the complexity of advanced recipes and techniques, our Advanced Class is intentionally designed to be longer, ensuring ample time for mastery and exploration.
All Recipes Can Be Adapted To Different Diets
From regular to vegan, and pescatarian to meat lovers, we cater to all food lovers seeking authentic Balinese and Indonesian flavors.
Different Diets menus
Start By Mastering Balinese Spice Paste and Sambals
- Bumbu Bali: The island’s signature aromatic spice paste.
- Sambal Matah: A raw lemongrass and shallot relish.
- Sambal Tomat Ulek: A classic ground tomato and chili sambal.
- Sambal Mbe: A crispy fried shallot and garlic sambal.
- Sambal Kacang: A rich and savory peanut sauce.
Making 3 Appetizers
- Paku Mekalas: A refreshing fern salad with a spiced coconut dressing.
- Lawar: A traditional minced meat and vegetable salad with rich spices.
- Sate Lilit: Minced chicken blended with coconut and spices, wrapped around lemongrass skewers and grilled.
Making 5 Dishes That Every Local Balinese Love It
- Pindang Base Tomat: Aromatic fish simmered in a rich tomato and spice broth.
- Tum / Pepes: Seasoned meat steamed in banana leaves for incredible flavor and aroma.
- Sate Ayam Tusuk: Classic skewered chicken satay, grilled to perfection.
- Nasi Goreng: Indonesia’s famous wok-tossed fried rice.
- Gerang Asem: A tangy and savory sour chicken stew.
Final Treat “Dessert”
- Dadar Gulung: Sweet pandan crepes filled with coconut and palm sugar.
Start By Mastering Balinese Spice Paste and Sambals
- Bumbu Bali: The island’s signature aromatic spice paste.
- Sambal Matah: A raw lemongrass and shallot relish.
- Sambal Tomat Ulek: A classic ground tomato and chili sambal.
- Sambal Mbe: A crispy fried shallot and garlic sambal.
- Sambal Kacang: A rich and savory peanut sauce.
Making 3 Appetizers
- Paku Mekalas: A refreshing fern salad with a spiced coconut dressing.
- Lawar: A vibrant plant-based version of the traditional salad with vegetables and coconut.
- Sate Lilit Vegan: Aromatic minced vegetables and plant-based protein, wrapped around lemongrass skewers and grilled.
Making 5 Dishes That Every Local Balinese Love It
- Jukut Ares: A traditional soup made from the tender core of a banana tree in a spiced coconut broth.
- Tum / Pepes: Seasoned vegetables and plant-based protein steamed in banana leaves.
- Sate Vegan Tusuk: Skewered and grilled plant-based satay.
- Nasi Goreng: Indonesia’s famous wok-tossed fried rice with fresh vegetables.
- Jukut Undis: A hearty and traditional Balinese black bean soup.
Final Treat “Dessert”
- Dadar Gulung: Sweet pandan crepes filled with coconut and palm sugar.
Different Diets
Different Spiciness
Best Substitutes For Food Allergies To Enjoy Without Any Worries!
Let’s Get Cook!
You have the chance to learn and create 10 different local favorite dishes that we hand-picked plus mastering the basic Balinese spice paste. You will get to enjoy all the dishes that you have made yourself.
Mastering the Foundation: Balinese Spice Pastes & Sambals
Master the Art of Spice Blending: Learn the essential techniques of selecting, chopping, grinding, and blending a symphony of root spices, aromatic herbs, and seeds. Transform these ingredients into a flawless Balinese spice paste – the cornerstone of authentic Balinese flavor and the foundation for countless dishes you’ll create.
Now let’s continue with
Making Sauce Or Sambal
Explore the World of Balinese Sambals: We’ll delve into two iconic sambals – Sambal Mbe Goreng and Sambal Kacang – essential condiments that are central to Balinese dining. Learn to create these authentic flavor bombs that elevate countless dishes.
The first one is Sambal Mbe Goreng, which is typically used in a favorite Balinese dish called Lawar or Sayur Urab, which is like a Balinese salad. This sambal is often come as a condiments in Nasi Campur and almost every family loves it.
The second is Sambal Kacang, or peanut sauce. This sauce is usually served with skewered meat known as satay, but it’s also great with a dish named Tipat Cantok. Tipat Cantok is similar to another classic meal, Gado-gado, but it’s made with rice cakes and is unique to Bali.
*Or alternatively you can also select different sambal of Sambal Ulek or Sambal Matah
Now let’s continue with
Making 3 Appetizers
Our cooking begins with the preparation of three renowned local specialties: a flavorful soup, a fresh salad, and a traditional side dish.
Gerang Asem, a classic soup from Bali, is known for its tasty mix of sour and savory tastes. The soup includes meat that’s been slowly cooked in a traditional Balinese spice paste.
Lawar, a traditional salad from Bali, is a flavorful mix of shredded coconut, finely chopped meat, assorted vegetables, and fried sambal mbe.
Pindang Base Tomat is a side dish made up of brine fish and then prepared with a sauce that has tomatoes as its main ingredient.
*We‘ll have different menus for the vegan option.
Eat And Enjoy Your Dishes.
It’s The First Eating Session!
We will be sitting and taking the breaks to eat all the deliciously prepared food on the first session!
Now let’s continue with the second session
Making 6 Dishes That Every Local Balinese Love It
In our second session, we’ll master six beloved Balinese recipes, featuring skewered meats, various seafood, and traditional pepes.
Satay Lilit; The Balinese version of satay combines ground meat with coconut and spices.
Satay Asem: Satay tusuk is a Balinese dish where meats are skewered and grilled, with “tusuk” meaning skewer in Indonesian.
Tum; A Balinese dish combines ground meat, Balinese spice paste, and grated coconut, all wrapped in a banana leaf.
Babi Kecap; This is pork belly dish cooked in a flavorful sauce with sweet soy sauce and Balinese spices.
Udang Base Kuning; A succulent shrimp cooked in a rich, yellow spice paste.
Tuna Sambal Matah; The sambal matah, a Balinese raw sambal, will be the vibrant accompaniment to the pan seared tuna
*We‘ll have different menus for the vegan option.
Final Treat “Dessert”
Are we finish? No! The class won’t finish until we end it with a sweet treat, the recipe for a beloved dessert called “Dadar Gulung”.
Eat And Enjoy Your Dishes. It’s Eating Time!
We will be sitting and taking the second breaks to eat all the deliciously prepared food along the way!
After the class, we will drop you off to Ubud.
Looking for a standard class instead?
If cooking 11 dishes feels like too much work for your holiday, check out our standard 6-course Morning Balinese Cooking Class or Afternoon Balinese Cooking Class for a more relaxed pace.