THE BASICS

GARLIC : BAWANG PUTIH
The type of garlic used in Bali is smaller and sweeter than its western counterpart. They are usually smashed and chopped up with a cleaver or ground in to a paste with other spices. Garlic is also sometimes deep-fried and added along with deep-fried coconut, or other cooked seasonings, for extra flavour.

RED SHALLOT : BAWANG MERAH
The Balinese use loads of onions in their cooking. Small and burnt red in colour, the Balinese onion is similar to a shallot, but stronger-tasting and smaller. They are peeled and finally sliced or pounded with other ingredients delicious, adding a delicious flavours. It is used in traditional medicines where applied topically, it cools the body and helps heal skin irritations and infections.

FRIED SHALLOTS : BAWANG GORENG
These golden, crispy slivers of onion are added for their distinct flavour and are used almost like salt in western cuisine. They are sold in Asian food stores in sealed bag.