Betutu

Betutu is a famous Balinese dish of steamed or roasted chicken or duck. Betutu is a popular dish because it is highly seasoned and spiced. An even spicier version is available using extra-spicy sauce made from uncooked (raw) onion slices mixed with red chili peppers and coconut oil.

Side dishes

Common side dishes may include pelecing kangkung, crispy-fried peanuts and sambal terasi.

Popularity

This traditional dish is very popular nowadays. It can be found in the menu of luxury hotels or restaurants in Bali. It takes at least 24 hours to cook. Many travelers from other regions of Indonesia brought Betutu dishes as Balinese-gift for their families. Many Taiwanese tourists who travel to Bali also love this unique dish.

Balinese tastes

In Bali, betutu's tastes and ways of cooking are different according to regions;

• Klungkung’s betutu chicken is stuffed with cooking-spices.
• Gianyar’s betutu is cooked with plantain leaf wrapping.
• Gilimanuk’s betutu is also very popular with its hot and spicy flavors such as garlic, onion, red chili peppers, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and coconut oil.