Picture yourself in a peaceful Balinese village, surrounded by rice fields, tropical greenery, and the sounds of nature. No modern kitchen. No metal pots. Just a crackling fire and freshly cut bamboo — the tools once used by Bali’s ancestors to prepare nourishing meals in the most natural way.
In this special experience, we revisit an ancient Balinese cooking method where food is cooked inside bamboo using fire and wild ingredients from the surrounding land. At Niskala Tours, we were honored to witness this rare practice with a local farmer — and now we invite you to see it for yourself.
Watch the experience in our video below:
Cooking with Bamboo — A Glimpse into Bali’s Past
Long before modern cookware existed in Bali, villagers used what was available from nature. In times when people spent long days in the fields or the forest, bamboo became a natural and sustainable way to cook food.
In this method:
Hollow bamboo tubes are filled with ingredients like chicken, eggs, and local vegetables
Wild herbs and plants such as fern sprouts, bamboo shoots, and ginger flowers are added for flavor and nourishment
The sealed bamboo is placed over a fire, allowing the food to steam slowly from within
The result is a warm, smoky, delicious meal — cooked entirely with nature’s tools.
Rediscovering Ancient Wisdom
This experience isn’t a performance or a daily ritual — it’s a rare revival of ancestral knowledge shared by a Balinese farmer who learned it from elders in his community. As we sat beside the fire, he told us how this cooking style was once used in times of necessity, when people were in the fields or forests without access to cookware. It was practical, resourceful, and deeply connected to the land. At Niskala Tours, we believe in offering travel that opens the door to real, respectful cultural connection — not just sightseeing, but storytelling.
Experience Bali Beyond the Ordinary
If you're searching for more than beaches and resorts — if you're drawn to quiet moments, local life, and meaningful encounters — this is the kind of journey we design for you. We specialize in immersive, off-the-beaten-path experiences that support local communities and invite travelers into the heart of Bali’s culture and nature.
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