About this tour
Cook alongside Dotty in her home kitchen nestled among rice paddies in Canggu, learning to prepare traditional Javanese dishes using ingredients and methods passed through her family for generations. This three-hour class covers everything from her signature corn fritters to soy-braised chicken with warming spices, finishing with a shared meal. Dotty draws on her life between Java, the US, and Australia to help you adapt these recipes for your own kitchen back home.
Highlights
- Corn fritters and soy chicken with cinnamon, star anise, rice wine
- Learn practical ingredient substitutes for hard-to-find traditional items
- Cook in a working home kitchen surrounded by paddy fields
- Share the meal you've prepared with your host over conversation
- Vegetarian options available; seasonal menu reflects local produce
- Optional return transfers available from Canggu hotels
What to expect
Arrive at Dotty's home to find a working kitchen and the smell of spices already warming the air. You'll prep ingredients alongside your host, who explains the 'why' behind each technique—how a particular spice balances heat, why certain oils matter. She'll walk you through her grandmother's recipes, then you'll cook together, tasting as you go. The final hour is spent at the table eating what you've made, talking about food, family, and how these dishes fit into Javanese life. It's unhurried and genuinely social, not a performance.
Good to know
Notify dietary requirements and vegetarian preferences when booking. Public transport is nearby if you're not taking the optional transfer. The menu shifts seasonally. Tanah Lot Temple sits 20 minutes away if you want to extend your morning or afternoon. It's about 45 minutes to an hour from Kuta Beach.
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