Traditional Balinese cooking in Ubud with a local family

Host offerings

Notes: On days when Dewa is unavailable, an equally wonderful family member will host you with Dewa's wife Jero. <br><br> Dewa can provide round-trip transportation only from Ubud hotels. If you are staying outside Ubud, there is no transportation and Dewa will meet you directly at his home in Keliki. Dewa can offer a vegetarian meal on request, if informed in advance.

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Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.

• Bregedel (corn fritters)
• Bumbu kuning (chicken in a fresh turmeric and coconut milk sauce)
• Pepes ikan (grilled tuna in banana leaves)
• Jukut urab (seasonal vegetables with grated coconut and fried shallots).

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GOOD REVIEWS
{ "trip_advisor" : [{"author_name" : "jessicaaW2354YG", "rating" : 5, "body" : "If you want to spend time immersing yourself in the local culture, Dewa’s cooking class is a must-do activity! Dewa not only taught us to make delicious food, but was also incredibly kind and informative. He taught us so much about local food and culture and was so gracious and welcoming. Thank you Dewa and family for an unforgettable evening!"}, {"author_name" : "Wal98072", "rating" : 5, "body" : "Dewa was a wonderful host. We were a group of 11, ranging from 4 years old to 72 and all of us had a great time. Dewa was so talented at meeting everyone's needs and interests. After an interesting and informative car ride we walked through the area where Dewa lives. Dewa would stop to explain the history of his family's move to the area as well as the philospohy with which they care for the property and the community. He spoke of good and not so good, (purposely not using the term bad) using the dutch colonial period as an example. We would all perhaps benefit from following this balanced approach to life. The family compound was peaceful and beautiful. Dewa took time to talk about the traditions that his family still follows. The cooking class was equally good, we made traditional indonesian foods but different (and better!) than what is found in the Warangs in the area. Many of the ingredients came from Dewa's garden. Dewa gave the younger children tasks that they enjoyed and they worked very happily, the adults worked but also had time to socialize. Dewa and his family did most of the actual cooking in the outdoor kitchen. We sat down at a large table surrounded by lush greenery to enjoy the meal. I would highly recommend this class, it was as many other reviewers commented one of the highlights of our trip!"}, {"author_name" : "suellen47", "rating" : 5, "body" : "Really there's little I can add to what has already been said - it WAS so much more than just a cooking class. Dewa is an excellent communicator and everything about the day was so well thought through ensuring our one-on-one experience of Balinese cuisine and culture could not have been better or more enjoyable."}, {"author_name" : "784sophiei", "rating" : 5, "body" : "We had an amazing experience with Dewa! Cooking, nutrition, philosophy and spirituality all combined into one amazing morning. And an incredible, tasty meal at the end of it. Highly recommended, we would happily do the same class again!"}, {"author_name" : "Shree B", "rating" : 5, "body" : "I agree with all the other reviews. This was so much more than a cooking class. It was the highlight of our trip!! You’re walking with Dewa through his garden, his community, and his home. Time was not ever a constraint and Dewa was so open to all questions. While he informs you about his family and culture; it’s also a complete cooking class with Dewa giving you a beautiful notebook to write down all the recipes. Dewa was such a great teacher and involved all of us in prepping the meals. We were with my in laws and my 2 month old baby and 2 year old toddler. Dewa’s wife watched the baby so we could enjoy the class without distractions. She was so amazing with the baby. I recommend this class to anyone who loves food, cooking, and learning the culture behind it."}] }

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