Bali has a variety of typical foods like babi guling, lawar, etc. One of them is betutu chicken. One of the restaurants that serves the most delicious betutu chicken, Warung Ni Kadek Wati is located in Denpasar City.
This time, we will visit this place and enjoy their special
signature dishes!
About Betutu
The name Betutu itself comes from the words be and tunu, Be
means meat, and tunu means grilled. So literally betutu is grilled meat
(source: Wikipedia).
Basically, Betutu was made with duck or chicken meat coated
with various Balinese spices and seasonings, then wrapped in banana leaves and
grilled on a charcoal fire. The slow cooking process and the infusion of spices
make Betutu very rich in taste and texture.
The Specialty of How to Make Betutu
A distinguishing feature of Betutu is its meticulous and
one-of-a-kind production procedure. Every stage, from carefully choosing
components to using precise cooking methods, contributes to the ultimate
flavor.
These are the process of making betutu:
- Selection of Quality Ingredients: Betutu requires high-quality ingredients, such as fresh chicken or duck meat and authentic Balinese spices. The choice of these ingredients is the key to getting an authentic and delicious final result.
- Grinding the Spices: The fine and ubiquitous spices are one of the key ingredients in the delectable Betutu. To make a rich spice paste, pulverized spices including turmeric, galangal, ginger, chiles, and shallots, are combined with coconut oil.
You can try this recipe for cooking your Balinese food:
- Cooking and Wrapping: The meat is first marinated in a blend of spices, then wrapped in banana leaves and cooked over a charcoal fire. The meat is able to absorb all of the spices and become extremely tender thanks to this slow cooking method and banana leaf covering.
- Patience and Skill: Making Betutu requires patience and skill. Each step must be carried out carefully and meticulously to ensure a perfect final result. That's why, despite its simplicity in concept, Betutu is often considered one of Bali's most special and sought-after dishes.
Warung Ni Kadek Wati
If you are staying in Denpasar City, you can try the betutu
chicken rice dish at Warung Betutu Bu Ni Kadek Wati.
Ni Kadek Wati's betutu chicken has a soft texture with juicy
meat. The base seasoning penetrates into the meat. Apart from that, the vegetables
and sambal matah are also appetizing.
Try These Balinese Food at your home:
Tumis Paku and Sambal Matah Recipe
Complements of eggs and fried peanuts add rich texture when
chewing. The taste itself is savory, spicy, and rich in various spice aromas.
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| queue of customers at Nasi Kadek Wati |
To neutralize the taste of betutu, you can try the Temu
Lawak drink which is sweet and contains the flavor of javanese ginger.
Conclusion
With its meticulous production methods and plenty of spices,
Betutu not only pleases the palate but also brings back long-standing customs
that are still being practiced today.
Betutu Ni Kadek Wati Chicken Rice could be an option for
those of you who want to enjoy this culinary heritage. However, if you avoid
pork, I do not recommend you to eat at this restaurant. If you don’t feel
comfortable in crowd or a place with no air conditioner, you may take the
takeaway for your convenience.
Pokoknya kalau sudah menyangkut menu ayam dan sambal, rasanya pasti nikmat. Apalagi ayam betutu Bali begini. Yummy bgt pengen nyoba deh.
ReplyDeleteHmm sepertinya enak ini Betutu Ni Kadek Wati. Besok kalau main ke Bali aku akan coba :D
ReplyDeleteUdah sering dengar "Ayam Betutu" tapi sampai sekarang belum pernah coba. Semoga ada kesempatan ke Bali tuk coba langsung Ayam Betutu.
ReplyDeleteHmm.. tampaknya memang sangat enak dan menggugah selera yaa.. Terima kasih sharing infonya.. mudah-mudahan saat ke Bali bisa mencicipi nya juga
ReplyDeletewhere is the specific location about this restaurant? maybe i want to visit there in the next time
ReplyDeleteNice recommendation. I will be going to Bali in the next month and I make sure that I will visit "Warung Ni Kadek Wati"
ReplyDeleteAyam betutu dan ste lilit memang makanan khas Bali banget, yaa
ReplyDeleteDari penampakannya, enak banget tuh ayam Betutu. Berharap suatu saat bisa datang ke Bali dan nyobain langsung ayam betutu
Prosesnya panjang gitu ya. Citarasanya pasti khas. Bahkan saya pernah melihat yang prosesnya ditanam di tanah sampai pagi, lama banget.
ReplyDeletejujur belum pernah makan ayam betutu, kak. makin diniatkan aja nih buat nyoba setelah baca tulisan kakak. Ternyata pemilihan dagingnya juga ga sembarangan ya kak
ReplyDeleteAyam betutu emang seenak itu huhu.. aku ga pernah ga kenyang kalk makan ayam betutu haha.. bumbunya nampol banget
ReplyDeleteSudah lama sekali ga menikmati betutu, dulu waktu sering ke bali selalu menikmatinya, apalagi dengan beragam jenis sambal yang disediakan
ReplyDeletebelum pernah nyobain ayam betutu (or even ke bali, hiks). di Bandung belum ketemu resto yang nyajiin ayam betutu or mungkin aja ada tapi aku gak tahu dimana
ReplyDeleteAyam betutu itu rasanya enak banget, kalau ke Bali rekomended nih makan di Ayam Betutu Kadek Wati. Paling suka ama bumbunya yang berasa banget.
ReplyDeleteWah, catet nih siapa tahu berkesempatan buat ke Bali lagi. Dulu karena gak banyak tahu, pas makan ya pilih yang dikenal aja. Gak berani coba-coba karena khawatir ini itunya. Padahal sama-sama ayam juga
ReplyDeletekualitas bumbu dan juga pastinya kesegaran ayam/bebeknya memang perlu diperhatikan ya, biar jadi khas otentik plus dengan sambalnya yang akan selalu berkesan
ReplyDeleteSalah satu makanan khas yang belum pernah aku coba.. pengen cobain tapi apa harus ke bali dulu huhu
ReplyDeleteWhen i was pregnant (around 11 years ago) I tried to cook ayam betutu. But i didn't know was it an original Balinese recipe or not (i got it from Google). So I have to go to Bali to try the original taste of ayam betutu.
ReplyDeletePagi-pagi mampir ke sini dan lihat ayam betutu, duh.. auto lapar hahaha. Saya save ini, Mbak. Jadi kalau ke Bali, saya mau mampir ke sana. Aamin...
ReplyDeleteBelum pernah cobain ayam betutu yang asli khas Bali, klo kesana jarang banget makan di luar, makannya yang udah disediain sama pihak hotel, tapi next pengen juga mampir makan ayam betutu
ReplyDeleteKangen banget sama ayam betutu, rasanya pengen terbang lagi deh ke Bali terus menikmati ayam betutu langsung di sana. sedaaap rasanya.
ReplyDeleteWah jadi ngebayangin nikmatnya makan ayam betutu. Baru tau kalau asal katanya dari Be dan Tunu. Di jawa tunu artinya bakar juga, sama ya..
ReplyDeleteNah aku penasaran banget sama ayam betutu Bali ini kak duh jadi pengen nyobain ayam betutu Ibu Kadek Dewi. Ternyata Ayam Betutu ini dagingnya bisa daging ayam atau bebek ya Kak Terus di bungkus pakai daun pisang dan dibakar bumbunya bumbu khas Bali. Ngiler banget baca jam segini
ReplyDeleteBetutu is the best..pernah nyobain di Bali dan memang bikin nagih ya, khas bumbunya itu lhoo
ReplyDeleteLihat fotonya saja sudah bikin laper nih... Ayam Betutu sebagai menu khas Bali wajib dicobain saat jalan-jalan ke Bali.
ReplyDeleteDuh emang enak sih kalo ayam betutu, rasanya khas banget cocok buat yang demen ayam
ReplyDeleteBali memang makin terkenal dengan kulinernya termasuk ayam betutunya, saya suka juga rasanya unik dan kebetulan banget cocok di lidah saya, pasti kalau ke Bali cobain ayam betutunya
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