Balinese Roast Duck (bebek Betutu)

Bebek Betutu is a traditional Balinese dish of roast duck that is rich in flavor and spices. This dish is a popular choice for special occasions and ceremonies in Bali, and it is known for its aromatic and tender meat.

Balinese Roast Duck (bebek Betutu)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole duck, cleaned and dried
  • 10 shallots
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 5 red chilies
  • 3 candlenuts
  • 2 stalks lemongrass
  • 5 kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 tsp shrimp paste
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp galangal powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp tamarind juice
  • Banana leaves

Instructions

  1. Grind the shallots, garlic, red chilies, candlenuts, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, shrimp paste, turmeric powder, galangal powder, coriander powder, and black peppercorns into a smooth spice paste.
  2. Mix the spice paste with salt and tamarind juice to create a marinade.
  3. Marinate the duck with the spice mixture, inside and out, and let it sit for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
  4. Wrap the marinated duck in banana leaves, then aluminum foil, and roast in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 4 hours.
  5. Unwrap the duck and roast for an additional 30 minutes to crisp up the skin.
  6. Let the duck rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
4 hours
Total time:
4 hours
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Aluminum foil Banana leaves

Tools

Blender or mortar and pestle Sharp knife

Serving suggestions

Bebek Betutu is traditionally served with steamed rice, lawar (Balinese vegetable salad), and sambal matah (Balinese raw chili sambal).

Tips & tricks

For a more intense flavor, you can smoke the marinated duck before roasting it in the oven.

Cost

$25