The Best Ayam Betutu in Bali: Warung Ni Kadek Wati

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:

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• 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.

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Complements of eggs and fried peanuts add rich texture when chewing. The taste itself is savory, spicy, and rich in various spice aromas.

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.