Cooking classes in Bali
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Bali home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Bali is warmest in November at about 89°F (32°C).
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Top cooking classes in Bali
Ubud Cooking Class Bali with Balinese ChefFrom $38View 
Balinese Farm Cooking Class by Pemulan BaliFrom $37View 
Ubud Authentic Balinese Cooking Class: 9 Dishes & Market TourFrom $18View 
Balinese Cooking Class in SeminyakFrom $57View 
Bali Amazing Cooking ClassFrom $30View 
Jambangan Bali Cooking ClassFrom $40View
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What to eat and drink in Bali
Classes here usually build the menu around local dishes. Ones to look for:
- Babi guling
- Balinese spit-roast suckling pig rubbed with turmeric and spices, served with crackling and rice.
- Nasi goreng
- Fried rice with sweet soy, shallots and chilli, often topped with a fried egg.
- Bebek betutu
- Duck stuffed with Balinese spice paste, wrapped in banana leaves and slow-cooked.
- Lawar
- A Balinese mix of chopped vegetables, coconut, minced meat and spices.
- Sate
- Balinese skewers; sate lilit is minced fish or meat pressed onto lemongrass sticks.
- Nasi campur
- Rice with small portions of several dishes, such as meat, vegetables, egg and sambal.
- Mie goreng
- Fried noodles with vegetables, egg and sweet soy sauce.
How to pick a good cooking class
- Check whether you cook every dish yourself or watch a demonstration. Hands-on classes usually cap groups at 10 to 12.
- Morning classes often start with a market walk to buy ingredients; afternoon ones go straight to the kitchen.
- Tell the host about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book, not on the day.
- Look for a class that sends the recipes home with you, so you can cook them again.
Bali month by month
Averages for Denpasar, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 88 (31) | 88 (31) | 88 (31) | 88 (31) | 87 (31) | 86 (30) | 84 (29) | 84 (29) | 86 (30) | 88 (31) | 89 (32) | 87 (31) |
| Low °F (°C) | 77 (25) | 77 (25) | 77 (25) | 77 (25) | 77 (25) | 76 (25) | 75 (24) | 75 (24) | 75 (24) | 76 (25) | 78 (25) | 78 (25) |
| Rainy days | 19 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:45 pm | 6:45 pm | 6:33 pm | 6:17 pm | 6:08 pm | 6:09 pm | 6:16 pm | 6:19 pm | 6:16 pm | 6:14 pm | 6:19 pm | 6:33 pm |
Questions
What food is Bali known for?
Babi guling: balinese spit-roast suckling pig rubbed with turmeric and spices, served with crackling and rice. Nasi goreng: fried rice with sweet soy, shallots and chilli, often topped with a fried egg. Bebek betutu: duck stuffed with Balinese spice paste, wrapped in banana leaves and slow-cooked.
How long does a cooking class take?
Most classes run three to four hours including the meal; ones that start with a market visit take closer to five.
Where can I book cooking classes in Bali?
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