Betutu · Indonesian · Main Course
Betutu
Born in Indonesia
“Balinese poultry steamed in a richly seasoned spice paste, with an optional raw-chili version that cuts through with sharp heat.”
0 people have eaten this dish and left their thoughts across 6 platforms
9 in 10 mention deeply flavored first
7 in 10 say it's worth it for the traditional and accessible
4 in 10 would come back the same week
Synthesised from Google · Yelp · Reddit · 3 food blogs · Updated August 2026
The story the reviews tell
Betutu is a Balinese steamed or roasted poultry dish where chicken or duck gets wrapped in bumbu betutu—a thick, aromatic spice paste that does the heavy lifting. The bird emerges deeply flavored, its meat tender from the slow cooking process. If you want to turn up the heat, there's a raw onion and red chili version that brings sharp, uncooked bite alongside coconut oil's richness.
What makes this version distinct
Betutu (Balinese script: ᬩᭂᬢᬸᬢᬸ) is a Balinese dish of steamed or roasted chicken or duck in rich bumbu betutu (betutu spice mix). This highly seasoned and spiced dish is a popular dish in Bali and Lombok, Indonesia. An even spicier version is available using extra-spicy sauce made from uncooked (raw) onion slices mixed with red chili peppers and coconut oil. Betutu is a richly spiced Balinese poultry dish. It is often called according to its main ingredients; ayam betutu is chicken betutu, while bebek betutu is the duck version. This traditional dish can be found on the menu of luxury hotels or restaurants in Bali, and it is popular among tourists.
Signature elements
What people love
- deeply flavored
- traditional and accessible
- customizable spice level
- found in hotels and restaurants
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