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betutu

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

betutu, a dish from Indonesia
The man from Gianyar · CC BY-SA 4.0

Betutu is a Balinese dish of steamed or roasted chicken or duck in rich bumbu betutu. This highly seasoned and spiced dish is a popular dish in Bali and Lombok, Indonesia.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientswhole chicken or duck, turmeric, galangal, garlic, shallots, chilies, lemongrass
🔥Cooking methodslow steamed then roasted, often wrapped in leaves
👅Flavour & styleintensely spiced, aromatic, mildly hot, savory
🕒When it’s eatenfestive, ceremonial main dish

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Frequently asked questions

Where does betutu come from?
betutu is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is betutu?
Betutu is a Balinese dish of steamed or roasted chicken or duck in rich bumbu betutu. This highly seasoned and spiced dish is a popular dish in Bali and Lombok, Indonesia.