Bali Cooking Class, Betutu balinese Food

Legend has it that betutu was once the kings’ favorite meal. It’s not surprising, then, that the food is prepared in such a sophisticated way. A whole chicken or duck is often chosen as the meal’s main ingredient, which will then be stuffed with an intricate mixture of spices that includes shallots, garlic, ginger, chili, peanuts, and more.

The meal takes at least eight hours to prepare, most of which are spent baking or steaming the poultry with the special mixture. The taste doesn’t betray the effort, though, because that long process yields a rich flavor in every bite