Base Genep / Base Gede — p03-base-genep · temporary imageFoundation
Base Genep / Base Gede
The aromatic spice foundation behind many Balinese dishes, ground from fresh roots, aromatics and spices.
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Choose From 30+ Balinese Dishes
Browse the public menu library, open any dish to learn its food-and-culture story, and add favourites to your private class. Base Genep is a foundation skill and does not reduce your dish allowance.
PRIVATE — your booking group only30+ selectable dishesNo menu-upgrade feeFree Ubud pickup & return
Choose From 30+ Balinese Dishes · temporary imageQuick answer
What travelers need to know
Concise first-party facts for planning this Wayan’s Paon experience.
- Quick answer
- Guests choose from a public library of 30+ confirmed Balinese dishes. Menu choice is separate from package choice, and confirmed menu items do not carry a guest-facing menu-upgrade fee.
- Why this page is different
- Public selectable library with every dish linking to a cultural detail page.
- Private format
- Public Wayan’s Paon cooking experiences are reserved for the booking group rather than intentionally mixed with unrelated join-in guests.
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What would you genuinely like to learn?
Slow-cooked dishes such as Betutu require advance preparation. You still learn the spice, seasoning, wrapping and cooking method hands-on while a pre-started dish can be ready for your meal.
Base Genep / Base Gede — p03-base-genep · temporary image
Sambal Matah — p03-sambal-matah · temporary imageSambal
Sambal Matah
A bright raw sambal of shallot, lemongrass, chilli and citrusy aromatics, mixed just before serving.
Sambal Embe / Mbe — p03-sambal-embe · temporary imageSambal
Sambal Embe / Mbe
Crisp fried shallot sambal with chilli and savoury depth; wonderfully crunchy beside rice and grilled dishes.
Sambal Bongkot — p03-sambal-bongkot · temporary imageSambal
Sambal Bongkot
A fragrant sambal built around torch ginger for a floral, fresh and gently spicy character.
Ayam Betutu — p03-ayam-betutu · temporary imageChicken
Ayam Betutu
Whole chicken seasoned deeply with Balinese spices and slow-cooked until tender and intensely aromatic.
Bebek Betutu — p03-bebek-betutu · temporary imageDuck
Bebek Betutu
A richer duck version of betutu, slow-cooked with Balinese spices for tender meat and a deep savoury finish.
Ayam Pelalah — p03-ayam-pelalah · temporary imageChicken
Ayam Pelalah
Shredded chicken tossed with Balinese spices and aromatics for a punchy, textured side or main component.
Ayam Sisit Bali — p03-ayam-sisit-bali · temporary imageChicken
Ayam Sisit Bali
Balinese-style shredded chicken with spice, chilli and aromatics, easy to pair across a larger feast.
Tum Ayam — p03-tum-ayam · temporary imageChicken
Tum Ayam
Seasoned chicken wrapped in banana leaf and steamed, combining aroma, moisture and hands-on wrapping technique.
Sate Lilit Ayam — p03-sate-lilit-ayam · temporary imageChicken
Sate Lilit Ayam
Minced chicken mixed with coconut and Balinese seasoning, shaped around a skewer and grilled.
Sate Lilit Ikan — p03-sate-lilit-ikan · temporary imageSeafood
Sate Lilit Ikan
Fresh fish blended with coconut and Balinese spice, wrapped around a skewer and grilled until fragrant.
Sate Lilit Babi — p03-sate-lilit-babi · temporary imagePork
Sate Lilit Babi
Minced pork, coconut and Balinese seasoning shaped into lilit-style satay and grilled.
Sate Manis Babi — p03-sate-manis-babi · temporary imagePork
Sate Manis Babi
Marinated pork satay with a sweeter Balinese profile, grilled for caramelised edges and juicy centres.
Lawar Babi Putih — p03-lawar-babi-putih · temporary imagePork
Lawar Babi Putih
Cooked pork, vegetables, coconut and Balinese spices mixed as a fresh white lawar without raw blood.
Lawar Ayam — p03-lawar-ayam · temporary imageChicken
Lawar Ayam
Chicken, vegetables, coconut and Balinese seasoning combined into a lighter lawar variation.
Lawar Kuwir — p03-lawar-kuwir · temporary imageDuck
Lawar Kuwir
Duck-based lawar with shredded meat, coconut, vegetables and aromatic Balinese seasoning.
Pepes Ayam — p03-pepes-ayam · temporary imageChicken
Pepes Ayam
Seasoned chicken cooked in banana leaf so the aromatics steam together and perfume the meat.
Pesan Be Pasih / Pepes Ikan — p03-pesan-be-pasih · temporary imageSeafood
Pesan Be Pasih / Pepes Ikan
Fish seasoned with Balinese aromatics, wrapped in banana leaf and cooked until moist and fragrant.
Be Pasih Mesambel Matah — p03-be-pasih-mesambel-matah · temporary imageSeafood
Be Pasih Mesambel Matah
Grilled fish served with fresh sambal matah for smoky, savoury and bright aromatic contrast.
Be Pindang Mebase Tomat — p03-be-pindang-mebase-tomat · temporary imageSeafood
Be Pindang Mebase Tomat
Pindang-style fish finished with tomato and Balinese seasoning for a tangy, savoury home-style dish.
Mujair Nyat-Nyat — p03-mujair-nyat-nyat · temporary imageSeafood
Mujair Nyat-Nyat
Tilapia cooked nyat-nyat style with concentrated spices, associated with the Kintamani highland food tradition.
Jukut Urab — p03-jukut-urab · temporary imageVegetable
Jukut Urab
Steamed vegetables tossed with grated coconut and Balinese seasoning; fresh, textured and highly adaptable.
Jukut Ares — p03-jukut-ares · temporary imageVegetable
Jukut Ares
A savoury Balinese soup built around tender young banana stem and aromatic spice.
Jukut Nangka — p03-jukut-nangka · temporary imageVegetable
Jukut Nangka
Young jackfruit cooked with Balinese seasoning until tender, savoury and deeply comforting.
Jukut Pusuh Biu — p03-jukut-pusuh-biu · temporary imageVegetable
Jukut Pusuh Biu
Banana blossom cooked with Balinese spices for a fibrous, savoury vegetable dish with strong local character.
Jukut Undis — p03-jukut-undis · temporary imageVegetable
Jukut Undis
A warming pigeon-pea soup with Balinese aromatics and a hearty, earthy character.
Serombotan — p03-serombotan · temporary imageVegetable
Serombotan
Klungkung-style mixed vegetables with coconut and sambal elements, layered for texture and spice.
Tipat Cantok — p03-tipat-cantok · temporary imageVegetable
Tipat Cantok
Rice cake and steamed vegetables mixed with peanut sauce ground fresh to your preferred chilli level.
Nasi Sela — p03-nasi-sela · temporary imageRice
Nasi Sela
Rice cooked with sweet potato, a simple Karangasem-linked combination that balances savoury dishes beautifully.
Nasi Tepeng — p03-nasi-tepeng · temporary imageRice
Nasi Tepeng
Soft, porridge-like spiced rice associated with Gianyar, comforting beside vegetables and proteins.
Nasi Jinggo — p03-nasi-jinggo · temporary imageRice
Nasi Jinggo
A compact banana-leaf rice parcel with small savoury accompaniments, inspired by Bali’s everyday street-food culture.
Jaje Laklak — p03-jaje-laklak · temporary imageDessert
Jaje Laklak
Small rice-flour pancakes served with grated coconut and palm-sugar syrup; soft, chewy and gently sweet.
Pisang Rai — p03-pisang-rai · temporary imageDessert
Pisang Rai
Banana coated in rice-flour dough, cooked and finished with coconut for a simple traditional-style sweet.
Jaje Batun Bedil — p03-jaje-batun-bedil · temporary imageDessert
Jaje Batun Bedil
Chewy glutinous-rice dumplings served with palm sugar and coconut, a comforting Balinese-style dessert.
Bubur Injin — p03-bubur-injin · temporary imageDessert
Bubur Injin
Black glutinous rice simmered until soft, sweetened with palm sugar and balanced with coconut milk.
Rujak Kuah Pindang — p03-rujak-kuah-pindang · temporary imageSnack / Appetizer
Rujak Kuah Pindang
Fresh fruit tossed with a savoury-spicy pindang broth dressing for a distinctly Balinese rujak experience.
Rujak Bulung — p03-rujak-bulung · temporary imageSnack / Appetizer
Rujak Bulung
Seaweed salad dressed with savoury pindang broth and Balinese seasoning for a briny, bright appetizer.
Pepes Tlengis — p03-pepes-tlengis · temporary imageVegetable
Pepes Tlengis
Banana-leaf pepes using tlengis, a traditional coconut by-product, seasoned and steamed for a deeply local flavour.
Kare Ayam Bali — p03-kare-ayam-bali · temporary imageChicken
Kare Ayam Bali
Chicken simmered in a fragrant Balinese-style curry with warm spices and a rich savoury sauce.
Perkedel Jagung — p03-perkedel-jagung · temporary imageVegetable
Perkedel Jagung
Crisp corn fritters with aromatics and seasoning; an easy, crowd-friendly side for a larger Balinese table.
Included hospitality
We include the details that make the day feel generous.
Instead of selling every small extra as an add-on, Wayan’s Paon builds hospitality into the private experience.
Balinese DanceIncluded with every cooking experience
Beer for AdultsOne complimentary beer per adult
Fresh Young CoconutA tropical refreshment for the table
Kids JuiceA child-friendly drink option
Balinese JamuAvailable on request; no medical claims
Private Group OnlyNo unrelated join-in guests
Menu FreedomChoose from the confirmed master menu
No Menu Upgrade FeeConfirmed dishes stay the same class price
Free Ubud Pickup & ReturnIncluded for guests staying in the Ubud area
Outside Ubud TransportApprox. IDR 300,000–400,000 depending on location; confirmed before booking