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What a wonderful experience… Absolutely loved it! I was received by Katuk and honestly just loved her energy! The whole team made us feel right at home! Carefully telling us each step and helping us out with patience and care. Loved every minute of it! Highly recommend this to everyone… especially to someone looking for a vegan or vegetarian diet restriction but wants to taste an authentic Balinese food, this is the way to go!

Abhirami

Booked: Cook with Bali's Freshest | Local Market & Organic Farm

Highly recommend! * amazing guides, very attentive and knowledgeable; * unique opportunity to see the insides of the rice farming in Bali, including planting some plants on our own; * food was great (you can catch some fish for yourself too!).

Viacheslav Nechyporenko

Booked: Ubud's Hidden Gem: Sustainable Farming + Cooking in Bali Rural Life

Was great fun, very informative and the hosts were sooo friendly Would highly recommend

Ryan

Booked: Cook with Bali's Freshest | Local Market & Organic Farm

This was a truly 5* day. The trip round the market and the farm tour were incredibly interesting and informative. Made was a great guide (thank you Made!). The cooking class was excellent and fun as well with a great group of people. Our hosts were the best, great cooks, patient and with very good humour. And our food tasted fantastic. Big thanks to the team at Taman Dukah Bali Farm 😁🙏

Sophie H

Booked: Cook with Bali's Freshest | Local Market & Organic Farm

The activity was set to start at 9am but I had to make my way to the farm as they didn't offer pickup for solo travellers. Not difficult to get there from Ubud though, about 20 minutes Gojek ride. When I arrived at about 9am, I was offered some tea and coffee, and also a platter of 2 local snacks which tasted pretty good. However, I continued waiting for another group to arrive, and it was only about 1030 that we actually started the farm tour. At that point, some of the staff had started cooking some dishes. Not too sure if this was part of the plan to start so late. The farm tour was interactive and fun, unfortunately there was no rice planting, ploughing, or harvesting, due to the current season. We walked around the farm for about and hour, while the guide told us about the rice, some of the flowers, and some of the other crops. We harvested a banana trunk for a dish later. We then ended up back at the starting point where we took a break and then went to catch some fish in the backyard pond using live crickets and small fishing rods. This was fun! After that we were told that we would be starting the cooking soon. The staff however were already cooking some of the dishes. For cooking, we had some hands on work making Satay Lillit with pre-prepared meat mixture. We also cut up some banana trunk that we had harvested earlier during the walk. And we also pounded some spices and herbs in a mortar and pestle. However, all these took a mere 2-3 minutes. And we were then told to wait for lunch and the rest would be prepared for us. Luckily I managed to grill some of the satay still. This was around 1145 Finally, it was time for lunch and we were served a plethora of dishes, which included the Satay, Banana Trunk Soup, and fried catfish which we had caught earlier. The other dishes were pre-prepared. After lunch, we proceeded to watch the guide roast some coffee over a wood fire. The coffee smelled great! He later shared that the beans were from his family plantation. He packed this up for us to bring home after that. The staff were really friendly, and the guide was great! Though the cooking portion was lacking though, but they did make up for it with the coffee roasting. And the duration of the activity was inaccurate as it was planned for 9am - 2pm, but was more like 1030am - 1pm. Overall, a good experience with interactive activities. Good to try something off the beaten path.

Booked: Ubud's Hidden Gem: Sustainable Farming + Cooking in Bali Rural Life

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Helpful Questions

What are some popular dishes to try as a foodie in Indonesia?

Some popular dishes to try in Indonesia as a foodie include nasi goreng (Indonesian fried rice), rendang (spicy beef stew), sate (skewered and grilled meat), gado-gado (vegetable salad with peanut sauce), and martabak (stuffed pancake).

Where are the best places to experience street food culture in Indonesia?

For a true street food experience in Indonesia, head to cities like Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Bali. These cities have vibrant street food scenes with a variety of stalls and vendors offering local delicacies at affordable prices.

What are some must-visit food markets in Indonesia?

Some must-visit food markets in Indonesia include Pasar Santa in Jakarta, Ubud Market in Bali, and Pasar Gede in Surakarta. These markets offer a wide range of fresh produce, local snacks, and street food for foodies to explore.

How does Indonesian cuisine vary by region?

Indonesian cuisine varies by region due to the diverse cultures and ingredients found across the archipelago. For example, Sumatran cuisine is known for its use of coconut milk and spicy flavors, while Balinese cuisine emphasizes fresh seafood and aromatic spices.

What are some traditional desserts to try in Indonesia?

Some traditional desserts to try in Indonesia as a foodie include es teler (fruit cocktail with coconut and avocado), klepon (glutinous rice balls filled with palm sugar), dadar gulung (coconut pancakes), and es doger (shaved ice with various toppings).

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