balinese cuisines

Dutch influence can also be found in Balinese cuisine. A dish frequently encountered in hotel restaurants is 'rijstaffel' (rice table), which is a sort of Indonesian smorgasbord. During the colonial days, a ceremonial rijstaffel could embrace as many as 35 courses. Today, five to ten courses are normally offered. The total meal presents a variety of dishes, some sweet, others spicy, and all to be eaten with boiled rice and condiments. Balinese-style rijstaffel consists of well-seasoned regional fish, vegetable and meat dishes, completed with black rice pudding for dessert. The rijstaffel items are served in handmade pottery, and generally accompanied by a haunting tingklik orchestra.