Untold Flavors of Bali

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Address: Jalan Kedewatan, Banjar Kedewatan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali, 80571, Indonesia
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KLUNGKUNG

In our Untold Flavors of Bali series, we take you on a journey through lesser-known village kitchens, unearthing heritage recipes passed down through generations.

July to September, we present ceremonial, royal, and humble dishes from Klungkung Regency, Bali's largest and most powerful ancient kingdom, a region characterized by rivers, community fishing culture, palm sugar cultivation, and a history rooted in royalty.

Serombotan Klungkung | Klungkung Mixed Vegetables
Spinach, long beans, bean sprouts, bitter melon, serundeng-spice grated coconut, koples-spicy peanut and coconut sauce

The hearty dish Serombotan features earthy, rich vegetables such as local spinach, long beans, bean sprouts, and bitter melon, making it a favorite among locals.

Serombotan Klungkung

Opokan Kusamba | Kusamba Salted Bonito Fish With Spices
Local bonito, urab sayur, rice cake, red sambal

Before the advent of modern refrigerators, locals preserved pelagic fish by salting. This method is the basis of the Opokan dish, which honors the fishing traditions of Kusumba village. Kusumba salt, known for its pure, mineral-rich qualities, is synonymous with this dish and is still produced using traditional methods today.

Opokan Kusamba

Daluman Gula Dawan
Green grass jelly, Dawan plum sugar, coconut ice cream

Daluman Gula Dawan is inspired by a traditional Balinese herbal drink made from the leaves of the Cyclea barbata plant. This dessert is topped with a sweet palm sugar syrup, as Klungkung is famous for its Dawan sugar, crafted from palm flower buds.