What vegetarian dishes to try in Bali: some interesting options

By TravelWiseFeb 20, 2024 15:20 PMNews
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The cuisine in Bali
The cuisine in Bali. Source: News Bytes

Bali's unrivaled cuisine can enthrall you with the taste of local ingredients and natural flavors.

However, if you're a vegetarian, things can get a little tricky as there are a limited number of offerings you can enjoy. But still, there are some delicacies to be found there, writes News Bytes.

What vegetarian dishes to try in Bali: some interesting options
What vegetarian dishes to try in Bali: some interesting options. Source: Freepik

Nasi Goreng

This is a rice-based dish that offers the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Rice is fried and cooked with lots of vegetables. Later, several local sauces and powdered spices are added, making it incredibly tasty.

When you are in a restaurant, order a vegetarian version, as a typical nasi goreng is served with non-vegetarian ingredients.

Dadar gulung

Dadar gulung are coconut-filled pancakes sweetened with golden palm sugar. This is one traditional dish from Bali that you simply cannot miss.

The pancake batter is also infused with pandan extract, a tropical plant with aromatic leaves.

Some versions of this dish also contain banana slices, which makes it sweeter.

Pisang Goreng

Banana slices are also used to make a popular dish in Bali called pisang goreng.

The banana slices are mixed in a batter made of all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, butter, and vanilla extract, and then fried to make pancakes.

The locals like to combine this dish with coconut or vanilla ice cream, so it can be eaten as a breakfast, snack or dessert.

Gado-gado

This dish is full of vegetables, boiled, steamed or blanched. Since it is a variation of a salad, it is ideal for healthy food lovers.

It also contains fried tofu or tempeh, sesame seeds, bean sprouts, and peanut sauce dressing, making it more flavorful and satisfying.

Offering a sweet and savory flavor, it will refresh you.

Sayur lodeh

Sayur lodeh is made from coconut milk and vegetables, usually pumpkin and carrot.

However, you can also order it with fried tofu and some other vegetables if the restaurant offers them.

Locals usually serve this dish with rice for lunch or dinner. Due to its popularity, you can easily find the dish everywhere on this beautiful island.

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