TOP 5 AYANA DISHES TO COOK FROM HOME WHILE PHYSICAL DISTANCING Jimbaran, BALI, 22 April 2020: Named after a ‘place of refuge’ in Sanskrit, AYANA is an unrivalled sanctuary of the 90-hectare estate in Jimbaran, which is home to 19 signature restaurants and bars, where you can relish the culinary artistry of AYANA chefs via an outstanding repertoire of international cuisines from Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese, to Mediterranean and Italian. During these difficult times spending a lot of time at home does not mean you have to give up on your health and mindfulness routines. We have asked some of our Culinary Experts located in Bali, for their advice on how to cook easy and restaurant-like dishes at home.

Check our top 5 dishes to cook from home.

1. Tomahawk Steak 2. Chocolate Soufflé

From where: DAVA STEAK & SEAFOOD

This steak house’s elevated positioning takes full advantage of the resort’s renowned sunset and ocean views. The grill menu section features satisfying culinary works of art such as the grain-fed, 200-day aged Stockyard Gold Striploin, a perfectly marbled Stockyard Silver Label Wagyu Tenderloin, Australian Lamb Chops, and Canadian Lobster. Each dish may be complemented by an extensive selection of premium flavored salts and side dishes including Truffle Mash Potato, Double Baked Cheese Potato, Creamy Spinach with Parmesan and Tempura Onion Rings. DAVA’s house specialties are the 30-day dry aged Australian Black Angus Tomahawk Steak (over 1 kilogram) for the main course and Chocolate Soufflé made with the Valrhona SAKANTI 68% Single Origin Bali chocolate for dessert.

About Valrhona SAKANTI 68% Single Origin Bali Chocolate

Bali is located in the heart of the world’s biggest archipelago, which lies in the Indian Ocean. It is unique among Indonesia’s landscapes for several reasons. Bali is known for its many rice fields, and it enjoys fertile soils and perfect rainfall levels thanks to its chain of mountains. Balinese cocoa is grown below the rice fields along with other crops such as coconuts. The Kerta Samaya Samaniya (KSS) cooperative in the Jembrana region in the island’s west, that joins together more than 400 cocoa local producers and encourages them to grow crops of ever-better quality.

3. Betutu Chicken

Betutu is a richly spiced Balinese poultry dish. It is often called according to its main ingredients: ‘ayam betutu’ is chicken betutu, while ‘bebek betutu’ is the duck version. The dish is cooked for religious ceremonies and traditional ceremonies in Bali, such as otonan, odalan and also weddings.

The term ‘betutu’ is the Balinese word for a certain spice mixture (bumbu) which consist of shallots, garlic, turmeric, ginger, wild ginger, galangal, candle nuts, chili peppers, shrimp paste, and peanuts all finely ground using mortar and pestle. The betutu spice paste is sauteed with coconut oil to release its aroma, and applied to poultry. Common side dishes may include crispy-fried peanuts (plecing kangkong) and the Indonesian chili sauce (sambal terasi).

From where: KAMPOENG BALI

This Balinese cultural village offers a whole experience that immerses visitors in the sights, sounds and tastes of the island of Gods. Guests have only to follow the candle-and-torch-lit pathway to enter an exotic and romantic old-world village where they are greeted by beautiful and friendly Balinese staff. Guests are given a fragrant frangipani flower to tuck behind their ear in true island style and a colorful sash to tie around their waist. Inspired by the Indonesian word for “village,” kampoeng is spelled in the traditional fashion to reflect the venue’s spotlight on the Bali of yesteryear.

4. Taco Camaron de la Baja

From where: UNIQUE ROOFTOP BAR & RESTAURANT

This Mexican-themed rooftop bar offers dramatic views across the Uluwatu Hills to the Indian Ocean, and is perhaps the only bar in Bali that delivers both sunset and sunrise views. Designed around a central swimming pool with oversized lounges, sofa beds and a mezzanine, this breathtaking place exudes an ultra-glamorous yet relaxed club atmosphere. The cuisine of UNIQUE is fresh, healthy and based on the local Balinese produce mixed with the flavors of contemporary and traditional Mexico. Los Tacos are a perfect example of the Mexico’s cultural and gastronomic diversity.

5. Drunken Shrimp

From where: AH YAT ABALONE SEAFOOD

Located just minutes from the Jimbaran’s famous seafood market, this Chinese seafood restaurant embodies old-world Chinese hospitality and cuisine, in a modern, stylish setting. The two-floor venue has its own entrance and valet parking, VIP rooms and large open dining areas, making it a perfect choice for wedding receptions, private parties and corporate functions for up to 300 people. Its extensive menu features traditional delicacies alongside popular dishes that cater to a wider range of taste. Adventurous diners may enjoy the distinct flavors and renowned health benefits associated with Bird’s Nest, Sea Cucumber and Abalone, while dim sum lovers may opt for Yum Cha with a selection of 47 different types of dim sum. Built-in tanks feature many types of live seafood, ensuring maximum freshness before the chefs perfectly cook your selection, whether steamed, barbecued or fried, and serve it with your choice of accompaniments and sauces.

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For more information on AYANA dining scene, please visit our website.

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About AYANA Resort and Spa, BALI Located just 12 kilometers from the international airport, the hotel enjoys majestic 1.3-kilometer cliff coastline above the Jimbaran Bay. The 90-hectare estate is also home to RIMBA Jimbaran BALI by AYANA, a 403-room resort, and AYANA Residences, Bali’s first purely residential community integrated with a five- star resort. AYANA’s 294 rooms and suites blend classic elegance with traditional Balinese aesthetics, while each room features design interiors, marble bathrooms, furnished balconies, and inter-connecting doors. The resort also features 78 luxurious villas, complete with private plunge pools and spectacular ocean backdrops; a 22,000sqm spa featuring 53 treatments rooms, with one of the world’s largest Aquatonic Seawater Therapy Pools and the Spa on the Rocks villas set on the cliff above the Indian Ocean; 15 wedding venues; 12 freshwater swimming pools including a children’s pool; a salt-water infinity Ocean Beach Pool at the cliff’s base; private beach; 19 dining venues; 15 meeting venues; a business center, 18-hole golf putting course; 2 tennis courts; a jogging path; 2 fitness centers; 2 kids’ clubs and a business center.

AYANA Hotels Established in 2009, the AYANA brand comprises five world-class resorts on the island of Bali and Flores, and also in Jakarta. AYANA means “a place of refuge” in Sanskrit, where peace, harmony and happiness are embodied and celebrated. The intertwining plants and flowers of the AYANA logo symbolize the ideal of the Balinese concept of creation and existence, the uniting of the human world with the natural word. AYANA Hotels are recognized for their genuinely caring and truly attentive service inspired by authentic Balinese hospitality, and include 5 resorts and hotels in its portfolio: AYANA Resort and Spa, BALI; The Villas at AYANA Resort, BALI; RIMBA Jimbaran BALI by AYANA; AYANA Komodo Resort, Waecicu Beach and AYANA Midplaza JAKARTA.

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