Make tempeh and cook local Balinese dishes

Make tempeh from scratch using traditional techniques and cook 8 delicious Balinese dishes in Denpasar. Delve into local spices with recipes shared through generations by your hosts, Ngurah and Ayu.

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What you’ll do

Tempeh is a cornerstone of Indonesian cuisine, its roots deeply entwined with the local culture. For centuries, this nutrient-rich ingredient has been a staple at family tables, celebrated for its versatility and health benefits. This immersive cooking experience offers a dive into not just the technique, but the vibrant flavors and history that bring Balinese dishes to life.

This experience is hosted in English, Indonesian, and Malay.

5.0 out of 5 stars, from 241 reviews

, May 2026

We chose this course because we particularly wanted to learn how to make Tempe and Balineses dishes made from Tempe. Ayu was extremely helpful in helping us to book this course as well as arranging transportation for us. She was happy to cater for both a vegan and a meat eater. The setting of the course was lovely and we were taken through the process of how to make Tempe from scratch and then how to make several dishes using Tempe, but also meat and fish for those that wanted it. We then got to eat a delicious lunch of everything that we had made. It was an excellent course, well worth the money and exactly what we wanted. Thank you very much to Ayu and her team.

Rachel

Bridgnorth, United Kingdom

, April 2026

Ayu and her daughter Irene were very friendly and explained to us in great detail the history and production of tempeh. We cooked nine very tasty dishes together. There was both a vegetarian option and a meat option. Everyone took a lot of time to explain to us how to prepare the dishes. After cooking, we ate all the finished dishes together and were allowed to take the leftovers with us. As a souvenir, we also bought the cookbook with the family recipes, illustrated by Irene herself, which was put together with a lot of love! The course is definitely an absolute recommendation and one of our favorite experiences here in Bali! Thank you so much for this wonderful morning today :)

Fiona

Darmstadt, Germany

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Where we’ll meet

Canang Sari Homestay, Denpasar

Canang Sari Homestay, Denpasar Denpasar Utara, Bali, 80234, Indonesia

Meet the hosts

We’ve learned to cook from our grandmas, mothers, and aunties, passing down family recipes through generations. For the past eight years, we’ve shared our love for authentic local food with guests, using local natural and fresh ingredients.

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Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests ages 10 and up can attend.

Activity level

The activity level for this experience is light and the skill level is beginner.

What’s included

All drinks listed on the page All food listed on the page Vegetarian options Vegan options

Accessibility

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Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

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