5 Must Try Dishes in Bali

Bali is a beautiful and exotic location, known for it's incredible scenery and friendly people. Travelers often forget about the delicious local cuisine found in Bali. Here are the top 5 foods to try when in Bali!

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1. Gado-Gado: This Indonesian salad is found primarily in Bali. While it can be eaten as a snack or even as a main meal in large portions, it is most commonly enjoyed as a side to a meat dish. The salad is made up of a mixture of vegetables, including snow peas, tomato, spinach, broccoli, cabbage and carrot. These vegetables are tossed with a spicy peanut sauce, and often topped with crunchy prawn crackers. It is a definite favorite among locals and visitors alike!

2. Bubuh Injin: This black rice pudding is a must-try dish for anyone with a sweet tooth. It is a mixture of glutinous black rice and a sweet sauce, made of sugar and coconut milk. The result is a hot, rich, thick dessert sure to please even the most discerning of palates.

3. Pisang Goreng: These banana fritters are another sweet favorite of the Balinese people. Sold from street vendors in carts along the road, pisang goreng are eaten as a snack any time of day. Bananas are battered and then deep fried. Each is topped with various additions, with cinnamon and sugar being the most popular. However, you can find some creations piled high with jam, cream, or even chocolate!

4. Nasi Campur: This dish is the quintessential Balinese meal. Meaning "mix rice," it is a bowl of steamed rice, with various items mixed in. Expect to find some steamed vegetables, meat, coconut milk or shreds, nuts, and a traditional spicy chili sauce. Make this your lunch or dinner for a typical meal while enjoying your Bali holidays.

5. Babi Guling: This is quote possibly the most traditional and iconic food found in Bali. Babi Guling consists of a large suckling pig, grilled in coconut husks until ready to consume. Local restaurants made one in the early morning to serve at lunchtime, when locals flock to consume some before it runs out!