Traditional Balinese and Indonesian food are still very much on the menu at most restaurants, whether they are owned by foreigners or by Balinese people. But I have to say that the best places for Bali food are the ones where a lot of Balinese people eat the food.

So, the saying goes, do what the locals do.

For a taste of the culture, walk to the other side of the street, where you’ll find someone selling all kinds of things on the sidewalk. The seller creates a real feast with different kinds of meat and vegetables in the wooden box on the back of his bike or in the little restaurant on wheels.

Balinese Food: Best food from Tabanan

Bali is known for more than just its tourism. One of them is the Tabanan area, which has tasty food. The taste of this food is unique because it has been passed down from generation to generation.

If you go to Bali, you should go to the Tabanan area and try the following seven delicious foods. It not only tastes good but also has a unique name.

Some popular foods are exceptional if you visit Bali, especially Tabanan.

Entil

On the surface, this food looks a lot like rice cake. The difference is that tengilidi leaves are used to wrap the items. The people of Tabanan think that the leaves can be used to make tasty entil dough because the green stuff in the leaves absorbs when they are cooked. Most of the time, this snack is eaten with a tasty sauce.

Nasi Angin

Want cheap food that fills you up? In Bali, you can eat Nasi Angin. But remember that this rice is a side dish that has pork in it. You can get a plate of nasi angin for only Rp. 10,000. The sweet taste of food is what makes wind rice stand out.

Sambal Bejek Belayu

Not just sambal matah, but also this sambal bejek bejek is something you should try. The ingredients for this chili sauce look raw and ugly, but once you try it, you’ll be hooked. Leaves of lemongrass and kecombrang are mixed together and put on top of the chicken. Hmm, have you already imagined the fun?

Laklak Pisang

Also called “crepe” in Bali. Laklak Pisang is a snack that is only available in Tabanan, Bali. The way it’s made is very similar to how pancakes are made. The banana aroma is strong. Once it was done, grated coconut was sprinkled on top and it was folded in half.

Kuwir Nyatnyat

The name of this food might sound strange. But kuwir is a type of bird that looks like a duck but has meat that is pretty tough. The Tabanan community calls the long time it takes to cook something nyatnyat.

Tri Datu Porridge

Tri datu porridge is not just any kind of porridge. It can only be eaten and served at holy times, like religious ceremonies. Made with three different kinds of rice: brown, white, and black. Most of the time, the presentation comes with a brown sugar sauce. Use coconut leaves to eat it instead of a spoon to make it taste better.

Teh Beras Merah

Brown rice is known to have a lot of fiber in it. But what happens if it is made into tea? The people of Tabanan make tasty tea from brown rice. Don’t ask about the flavor. Unique and delicious. The smell of this tea is very unique because of the mixture of savory brown rice. Want to give it a try?

So, if you go to Tabanan, don’t forget to try the seven foods listed above!