Besides having a stunning tourist attraction, Bali also owns a variety of culinary tourism. The delicious taste in traditional Balinese foods is enriched by traditional spices that can increase your appetite. Entil Ketupat Sayur for example. In appearance, this traditional food is similar to lontong that is wrapped in Telengidi leaves.

Entil Ketupat Sayur

Telengidi leaf has resembles texture with turmeric leaf, but it does not emit a distinctive odor. The green matter in this leaf will seep into the rice when it’s cooked for two to three hours. The longer it is cooked, the more durable it will be. In other words, it won't be stale easily, even though it has been stored for several days. In some areas, the process of boiling rice has been done in a modern way, such as using gas stoves or kerosene. However, the people in Wongaya Gede, Tabanan, the village where Entil's food originated, still use traditional methods with firewood. Hence, if you want to enjoy this traditional dish, you should come directly to Tabanan to feel the particularity of the local wisdom.

Once cooked, Entil is then served with seasoned soup made from coconut milk and added with various kinds of vegetables. Thus, Entil Ketupat Sayur can have rich flavors with Balinese spices. Usually, this food is served with urap Bali which contains spinach, sprouts, long bean slices, coconut chili sprinkles, and also fried chili sauce. Can you imagine how delicious this food is?.

If you want to taste this traditional Balinese culinary, you can come to Tabanan. It takes about two hours from Ngurah Rai International Airport to get there. However, there are also many restaurants in Bali that provide this culinary menu. For example, Warung Nasi Lawar Bali Tulen, which is located on Jalan Ahmad Yani Utara no. 186, Denpasar. So what are you waiting for?. Let’s pack your bag and enjoy the delicious Entil Ketupat Sayur!.