Welcome to Balikaru and your culinary journey through the authentic world of Balinese flavours, which is so much more and a cooking class experience like no other!
Together, we’ll turn your Bali cooking class into an authentic island adventure! Immerse yourself in a world of enchanting aromas, vibrant flavours, and true Balinese culture. Get ready for a day filled with fun, surprises, and natural culinary inspiration that captures the pure magic of Bali. Experience the essence of Bali, discover our Pure Bali Tour – feel the difference!
Dive deep into authentic Balinese life and be part of the experience. Discover the wisdom of nature, healthy food and lifestyle as you immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythm of daily life and culture in Bali, engaging all your senses. Together we’ll create pure magic with joy and passion – taking home not just memories, but a piece of Bali’s divine spirit.
You feel this intimacy in the middle of our picturesque and unspoilt mountain village Belulang, located in the most beautiful part of Bali, on the slopes of the sacred mountain Batukaru.
Feel yourself home in our idyllic village amidst the clucking chickens, tropical fruits and fragrant herbs and spices that are the base of our joint cooking class. But that’s only the beginning! Our Balinese cooking class won´t only pamper your taste buds, it will also give you an insight into the many treasures of Balinese culture, which are an essential part of the traditional way of life – one more difference.
Balikaru Garden, our spices, herbs & fruits paradise – the organic difference
All over the world – and of course in Bali too – cooking is based on knowledge and tradition plus a good dose of creativity! That’s why we start your Balikaru cooking class with an entertaining tour of our organic herb and spice garden, where we grow local, original and typical ingredients carefully and with passion.
Incredible how fascinating it can be! Your culinary guide will lead you with humour through our tropical herb, fruit & spice garden – you’re invited to ask, explore and uncover the secrets of Bali’s natural wonders!
He shows you the huge variety of aromatic herbs in a lively way: get ready to sniff and taste and dive headfirst into the vibrant flavours of Bali, which are essential for the traditional Bali cooking class at Balikaru.
Our Paon Bali – the traditional open air Balinese kitchen house for our cooking class & the Jamu pavilion are part of our garden, surrounded by the authentic village life that you will experience up close.
Back to the roots – the different cooking experience
Forget the glitzy modern kitchen, shiny equipment and a mountain of pots & pans for every possible dish. Here at Paon Bali even the fridge is a myth because everything you need for Balinese cooking is scooped fresh from local markets or plucked straight from the village garden.
But Paon Bali is so much more – it’s a vibrant hub of Balinese culture waiting for you, just step in! Discover everything about the location and architecture of Paon and why the two gods Brahma and Vishnu are the ultimate culinary helpers in the Balinese kitchen.
You just need simple, nature-made tools, fresh ingredients plus the right dose of passion to cook and voilà – you’re all set to whip up a mouthwatering Balinese feast. You´ll be surprised about the tasty Bali Cuisine. It´s all about the pure experience of eating, where the real fun is eating everything by hand like the locals do!
Learn about the healthy powerdrink, that´s the difference
Bali Cooking Class at Balikaru includes not only the preparation of delicious dishes, but also takes you into the world of JAMU, the natural health & energetic drinks. Additional to our cooking class, you learn about the ancient art of JAMU making, which originated in Java more than 1,000 years ago. You´ll discover soon, that the basics are similar – various plants, mostly ginger plus different spices and the JAMU shot is ready. The secret family recipes are passed down from one generation to the next and some of them are shared with you.
But enough theory – it’s time to roll up your sleeves and craft two fabulous JAMU Super Drinks yourself: the zesty Jamu Beras Kencur and the tangy Jamu Kunyit Jahe Asam, all under the watchful eye of our culinary maestro. Taste the JAMU’s and feel the unique flavour explosion, while learning how they keep “illness gremlins” at bay. In Balinese culture, they aren´t just healthy drinks, they’re a way of life!
Swing the cooking spoons and feel the difference
Get ready for the real cooking adventure! You “hop” from the Jamu Pavilion to the Paon Bali surrounded by unspoiled village atmosphere. It´s time to find out the secrets of Balinese cuisine, traditionally whispered from one generation to the next.
With our Balinese chef as your culinary guide, you will conjure up a delicious Balinese meal with the indispensable spice mix “Base Genap”, the delicious “Tum Ayam” and the famous “Sate Lilit Ikan”. We believe you were born to cook and with our “culinary master” at your side, we´re sure that you create a masterpiece of culinary delights!
And after all that cooking fun, it’s time to eat your mouth-watering creation together in our cozy Warung Balikaru. Bon appétit with your homemade and self-created Balinese lunch – it doesn’t get more authentic than this Bali Cooking Class at Balikaru!
Our cosy mountain village of Belulang located at the foot of the mystical Batukaru and is your ticket to a slice of pure Bali bliss! Surrounded by lush, emerald green rice fields and wild, unspoilt nature, this enchanting place is like a magical postcard. Here, the locals live in harmony with nature and adhere to their ancient customs – a magical place and the backdrop for your authentic Bali experience!
Enjoy our cooking class, whip up a healthy jamu drink and immerse yourself in the lively village community for a day. The warm-hearted villagers are happy to open their doors and invite you into their cosy homes to share with you their traditions and family stories.
Take a leisurely stroll with your guide through this charming village, where you can see children splashing around in the crystal-clear mountain river and farmers working in the fields. This is Bali in its most pristine way – a hidden gem waiting to be discovered!
Enjoy the most beautiful impressions of our picturesque mountain village Belulang, the village life, the lovely people, the magnificent mountains and the unspoilt nature – this is the difference.
Memories of Bali – simply to “take away”
Take an unforgettable memory of Bali home with you! Our Bali cooking class as one of so many experiences in our Pure Bali Day tour not only teaches you the secrets of traditional Balinese meals but also introduces you to the effects of herbs and spices used for centuries in the natural preparation of Jamu healing drinks. We’ve carefully and sustainably packaged these flavours, so you can take the distinctive taste of the Island of the Gods right into your pantry. To complement this, we’ve sourced healthy red and black natural rice from the surrounding fields for to elevate your culinary game!
So, even at home, you can deepen your newfound Bali cooking skills, impress friends and family and savour those sun-soaked memories one delicious bite at a time – feel the difference!
Discover The Island of Gods you’ve always dreamed of
Have you ever dreamed of immersing yourself in the real Bali? Just imagine: Escaping the tourist crowds and discovering a hidden gem tucked away in the sacred mountains of this enchanting island! Our Pure Bali Tour is your ticket to the true Balinese lifestyle in the tranquil village of Belulang.
Spend a day surrounded by living traditions, cook delicious farm-to-table meal in our traditional PAON kitchen and walk through breathtaking rice terraces. Prepare a fresh & healthy Jamu drink, use only fresh herbs and spices from our organic herb garden and the local farmers next door. Step into the real Balinese life and relax in the sacred hot springs. Experience Bali the way it should be – are you ready?
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