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Balinese cuisine is a rich and flavorful blend of local ingredients, herbs, and spices. The food in Bali reflects the island's Hindu culture and incorporates a variety of aromatic flavors. Here are some of the best and most popular dishes in Balinese cuisine:
- Babi Guling: Babi Guling is a Balinese-style roasted pork, often prepared for special occasions and ceremonies. The whole pig is seasoned with turmeric and other spices, then spit-roasted until crispy.
- Bebek Betutu: This dish features slow-cooked duck stuffed with traditional spices and wrapped in banana leaves. It's a ceremonial dish and is known for its rich, aromatic flavors.
- Lawar: Lawar is a traditional mix that usually includes finely chopped meat, vegetables, grated coconut, and rich herbs and spices. It's often served with rice and is a staple in Balinese cuisine.
- Nasi Campur: Literally meaning "mixed rice," Nasi Campur is a dish that consists of a scoop of fragrant white rice accompanied by small portions of various Balinese dishes, such as meats, peanuts, eggs, vegetables, and fried-shrimp krupuk (crackers).
- Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner): This restaurant is famous for its crispy duck, served with Balinese sambal and various side dishes. The setting of the restaurant is in a beautiful rice field, adding to the overall experience.