The Balinese Rijsttafel
During the colonial period of Indonesia, the Dutch lived rather lavish life’s, with plenty of servants to assist in making life as comfortable as possible. Eating was not any different and the choice given was either Colonial Dutch or Indonesian Cuisine. When ever they referred to Indonesian cooking then the basic phrase of Rijsttafel was used, meaning Rice Table. Contrary to European cuisine, which was mostly plated, Indonesian dishes were always served in the center of the table surrounding a large basket of steamed white rice.
BALINESE RIJSTTAFEL
For two person - Rp.675’000 ++
SOUP
Cram Cam - Clear Chicken Soup with Minced Chicken and Fried Shallots
MAIN DISHES
Sambel be Ikan - Seafood Salad with Shallots and Lemongrass
Sate Babi, Ayam, Ikan, Lilit - Pork, Chicken, Fish and Seafood Satays
Ayam Pelalah - Shredded Chicken with Chili, Tomato and Lime
Tum Bebek - Minced Duck in Banana Leaf
Be Celeng Base Manis - Braised Pork Neck in Sweet Soy Sauce
Be Sampi Mebase Bali - Balinese Style Beef Rendang
Kambing Mekuah - Lamb Stew with Cardamom
Pesan be Pasih - Minced Seafood and Minced Shrimps Grilled in Banana Leaf
Lawar dan Sayur - Daily two changing Vegetable Dishes
Nasi - Daily changing two different Rice
DESSERT
Kue Bali - Selection of Balinese Cakes
Dadar Guling - Rolled Coconut Pancakes
Bubuh Injin - Creamed Black Rice
Jaja Batun Bedil - Glutinous Rice Flour Dumplings in Palm Sugar Sauce
Buah-Buahan - Seasonal Fruits
VEGETARIAN RIJSTTAFEL
For one person - Rp.275’000 ++
VEGETABLES
Vegetables are never eaten on its own except as accompaniment to rice and they are never eaten raw. Vegetables are always eaten well cooked and limb or soft. As with all accompaniments to rice, vegetables are usually put in separate dishes and placed next to the cooked rice. People prefer to eat them warm, but they often do not since there is no set mealtime.
SOUP
Gedang Mekuah - Green Papaya and Corn Soup with Coconut
MAIN DISHES
Sate Tempe - Fermented Soy Bean Cake Sate with Peanut Sauce and Pickles
Pesan Wong - Grilled Mushrooms in Banana Leaf
Ketipat Cantok - Warm Vegetable Salad with Rice Cakes and Vegetable Crackers
Sayur Mesanten - Braised Vegetables in Coconut Turmeric Sauce
Sambel Goreng Tempe - Crispy Soy Bean Cakes in Sweet Soy Dressing
Mie Goreng - Fried Noodles with Vegetables, Mushrooms and Tempe
Lawar dan Sayur - Daily Two Changing Vegetable Dishes
Nasi - Daily changing two different Rice
DESSERT
Kue Bali - Selection of Balinese Cakes
Dadar Guling - Rolled Coconut Pancakes
Bubuh Injin - Creamed Black Rice
Jaja Batun Bedil - Glutinous Rice Flour Dumplings in Palm Sugar Sauce
Buah-Buahan - Seasonal Fruits
