About this tour
Cook alongside Putu in her Ubud home for a three-hour private class focused on authentic Balinese cuisine. You'll prepare two to three dishes from scratch—grinding spices, working the grill, wrapping banana-leaf parcels—learning how Putu's family recipes balance flavour with the healing properties of local ingredients. After cooking, sit down with Putu and her family to eat what you've made together. Hotel transport from Ubud is included.
Highlights
- Grind spice pastes and grill fish using Putu's family recipes
- Learn medicinal qualities of turmeric, galangal, and other Balinese staples
- Prepare dishes like sambal eggplant, pepes, or curry depending on season
- Eat your cooked meal with Putu's family in her home
- Two-burner kitchen proves complexity doesn't require fancy equipment
- Vegetarian and vegan options available with advance notice
What to expect
Expect a relaxed, practical lesson rather than a formal class. Putu works efficiently in a modest kitchen, and you'll be hands-on from the start—peeling, chopping, grinding paste on stone, tending the flame. She'll explain her ingredient choices and their traditional uses as you cook. The lesson runs roughly 90 minutes of active cooking before you transition to eating together. Seasonal menus mean the specific dishes vary, but sambal, grilled items, and steamed banana-leaf parcels are likely. The pace is unhurried; you're learning her way of cooking, not racing through recipes.
Good to know
Advise dietary needs and preferences at booking so Putu can plan accordingly. Round-trip transport from your Ubud hotel is included—provide your hotel name for pick-up arrangements. If staying outside Ubud, transport costs extra. Local alcohol (1–2 glasses) and soft drinks are covered; gratuities are included.
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