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    11th September 2015 by Camilla • 3 min read

    Cooking classes on the beaches of Bali - a lesson in deliciousness

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    Having been at Rickshaw for a year it was high time Marketing Manager, Cami faced her fear of long flights and ventured out into the world to experience a Rickshaw holiday firsthand. It was a tough choice but she finally settled on a two week trip around Bali, venturing from the highlands of Ubud to the beaches of Lovina. Here Cami tells us all about learning to cook Balinese-style in Candidasa on the east coast.

    Chef showing vegetables in his veggie garden in Candidasa, Bali, Indonesia

    Fresh from the garden

    Our venue for the morning’s cooking lesson is a charming restaurant, hidden behind a hue of vegetation and overlooking the ocean. Just stunning. On arrival we are handed a fresh glass of lemongrass tea, with enough kick to start a car!
    Our teacher for the day, Ketut, arrives and leads us around this Garden of Eden, packed to the brim with herbs, spices, tropical fruits and some very unusual vegetables.

    Chef explaining the medicinal properties of his vegetable crop in Bali

    Magical natural rememdies

    With enthusiasm and expert knowledge, handed down through generations, Ketut explains how each plant plays a key role in the everyday lives of the islanders. From natural concoctions to repel mosquitos or treat stomach problems to being a key ingredient in traditional Balinese dishes. I am mesmerised and inspired. Having recently taken an interest in growing veggies I’m lapping up everything Ketut tells us.

    A kitchen on the beach!

    Our cooking station for the day is a re-purposed long boat now fitted with a worktop, electricity, gas hob for the deep fat fryer and a bamboo steamer  – and is ideally located right on the beach. My kitchen at home will never match up!

    Ready, steady, cook

    We have a variety of ingredients laid before us, a recipe card and a mix of cooking utensils, but the real pièce de résistance – our own personalised apron and chef’s head scarf!  They have quite literally thought of everything to make this experience truly unique for us.

    Cooking class team photo showing off Balinese dishes on the beach in Candidasa

    Five dishes, four hours

    We prepare and cook five different Balinese dishes – vegetable spring rolls, BBQ tuna satay, coconut chicken in banana leaf, Gado Gado and deep fried banana fritters in a coconut batter.  All courses are simply delicious and enjoyed at a table set on the sandy beach with the gently lapping waters at our feet. Bliss.

    Taking new skills home

    This is such a unique and engaging experience, and just one of the many highlights of our two week tour of Bali. I had never thought of learning to cook on holiday but now I’ll be looking out for lessons everywhere I go. What better than to bring home a new skill along with all the warm, fuzzy holiday memories.

    Cook up a storm in Candidasa with our 3 day Bali trip!

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    Written by Camilla

    Marketing Manager, Camilla, is an activity based travel enthusiast - keen to learn new skills, meet new people, understand new cultures and enjoy new landscapes

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