Bali is one of the most beautiful places in the world, as the country in Indonesia has spectacular beaches. The island is known for its unique culture and gorgeous scenic views. It is a relaxing destination and millions of people each year vacation on the breath-taking island. Bali is also famous for its food, as restaurants offer a wide selection of mouth-watering cuisine. Here are the top five foods that you need to try in Bali.
Satay Lilit
This Balinese dish is popular on the island, and you can make it with fish or chicken. The ingredients normally consist of boneless snapper filet or chicken, prawns, coconut, lime leaves, peppercorns, salt, chilies, brown sugar and lemon grass. Even though fish and chicken are the most common types of Satay, you could also use pork or goat. It has become a national dish in Indonesia, and you can find it almost anywhere.
Babi Guling
This is a favorite dish among the Bali natives, and everyone should at least try it. Hindu is the main religion in Bali; therefore, pork is found in many of the dishes. This food consists of several herbs and spices that give it a flavorful taste. It also consists of ginger, garlic, lemon grass, chilies, black pepper, lime leaves and turmeric. It is best to try this dish with steamed rice and some fruit. Sometimes the locals use this dish for religious reasons, as their customs say that when this dish is served, the gods are happy. It is spicy, so you want to make sure you have a cold beverage on hand.
Nasi Goreng
This scrumptious dish is also considered to be a national dish in Bali. You can get this food at almost any restaurant at any time of the day. The name of the dish means fried rice, and you can include an egg, chicken, crackers or any other thing to make the food flavorful. Some people add seafood and squid to the dish. Nasi Goreng is still good if you want to eat it for leftovers.
Martabak
This food is mostly sold in roadside stalls in Bali. It is a think pancake, and you can put fillings in it, such as cheese, bananas, chocolate, peanuts or coconut. They taste best when they are fresh, so ask them to cook you a fresh martabak. It is twice the size of a regular pancake, and it is folded over to make it easier to eat. If you have a sweet tooth and want something cheap, this is definitely worth a try.
Ayam Betutu
This is a mixture of chicken and spices. The spices might include salam leaves, garlic, onion, nutmeg, ginger, coconut oil, turmeric and chilies. The spices are combined with the chicken. This dish is served at many ceremonies in Bali, such as weddings. Peanuts and water spinach with hot chili sauce are popular side dishes with Ayam Betutu. It can be found at most restaurants in Bali.
When travelling on your Bali holidays, Jack recommends that you try all the food you can. Be careful however of the numerous street-side stalls as there can be some food in there that might not agree with your stomach! Nevertheless, he loves Bali and would recommend a trip there for just about anyone.
