Laklak the Mispronounced Cake

Foreigners may sometimes mispronounce the name laklak as [læklæk]. In Balinese it means ‘to eat’ in a vulgar way. So please pronounce /a/ on the word laklak as in the vowel in the word ‘cup’ for the correct pronunciation.
This kind of cake is made on a clay or metal mold, the main ingredient is rice flour. For a nice green color, add the extract of suji leaves into the batter. The flour is then added to some water, and then poured into the mold when it is hot enough. Brush the mold with grated coconut to make it easier to take out the cake. Wait for some minutes until the cake is well cooked. The sauce simply consists of boiled grated coconut, brown sugar and aromatic pandan leaf. (Punia)

A Cullinary Adventure

Melia Bali Villas and Spa Resort has once again made an indulging break through, for the sake of culinary fanatics, with their latest innovation, Journey to Asia. Presented by Executive Sous Chef Mr. I Gusti Ngurah Kanca, Journey to Asia is a culinary experience of various Asian cuisines from only one single ‘station’, the lush open-air Lotus Asian Garden Restaurant.
The Journey begins on Monday, serving Japanese cuisine with the Freshest Sashimi and Assorted Sushi on the island. While on Tuesday, guests will be tempted by everyone’s favorite, Chinese cuisine, famous for Roasted Peking Duck and Boiled Dumplings in Chili Sauce. Wednesday is a time to experience the exotic Thailand cuisine with Hoi Pad Nam Prik Pow (sautéed clam in it’s shell with chili sauce) and Pla Kapong Keemon (deep fried whole fish with garlic sauce).
On Thursday, the hosts will offer spicy archipelago cuisine, serving the mouth-watering Asinan (marinated vegetable salad in Tamarind sauce) and Balinese specialties, Sate Lilit (minced pork satay in lemon grass) and Betutu Ayam (stuffed chicken in spicy sauce cooked and wrapped in banana leaves). Heading towards the weekend, Friday will be heated by irresistible Indian food with Chicken Tikka, Lamb Curry and undeniable-delicious Crab with Curry Sauce and Chapattis bread. The Journey ends on Sunday with Vietnamese cuisine, a perfect blend of influences from China, India and France, with Chao Tom (shrimp mousse in Sugar cone) and Ga Quay Mat Ong (honey roasted chicken). (novi)