Alila Manggis Resort Cooking School
Duration: 7 1/2 hours
Tour Code: BPD-10
Discover treasured Balinese cooking techniques during this unique, hands-on experience involving the island's culinary and cultural traditions.
Depart the pier for the drive to the local market in Semarapura. After gathering an exotic array of vegetables, fruits, spices, fish, and meat, you will proceed directly to the elegant Alila Resort Hotel. Upon arrival, you will learn the preparation techniques for traditional rice, noodle and vegetable dishes under the expert guidance and supervision of the hotel's chef. You will also learn about the use of the Balinese stone pestle and mortar to blend spices for fiery sambals, and how to create the delicate balance of bumbu from garlic, onion, turmeric, lemongrass, chili, galangal, and ginger.
After a lunch consisting of the dishes prepared during your cooking lesson, some free time will be made available for you to relax at the resort's exquisite swimming pool.
Please note: Guests wishing to spend time by the pool are advised to bring along a swimsuit, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a towel from the ship.