Tetebatu Lombok Traditional Cooking Class
Step into a Sasak kitchen, learn authentic family recipes passed down for generations, and cook with love — guided by the women of Tetebatu.
More Than Just a Cooking Class
There's no better way to understand a culture than through its food. In our Traditional Cooking Class, you won't just follow a recipe — you'll walk through the rice fields, pick fresh ingredients from our garden, grind spices by hand with a traditional stone mortar, and cook over a wood fire just like Sasak grandmothers have done for centuries.
Every dish is prepared 100% free of monosodium glutamate (MSG) — we believe in the pure, natural flavours of fresh Lombok ingredients. What you taste is the real taste of the land: shallots, garlic, turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, candlenuts, and love — nothing artificial, ever.
Led by Almyra and our team of local women, this is a warm, hands-on, and deeply personal experience. You'll leave not only with a full belly, but with stories, skills, and a real connection to Tetebatu life.
Your Cooking Journey
Every class follows the rhythm of village life — unhurried, joyful, and full of flavor.
🌾 Walk Through the Rice Fields
We start with a gentle stroll through Tetebatu's emerald rice terraces. Along the way, we'll pick fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices straight from the garden — just like a local family would.
🧄 Grind & Prep — The Traditional Way
Learn to use a batu giling (stone mortar) to grind shallots, garlic, chili, turmeric, ginger, and candlenuts into fragrant spice pastes. This is where the magic begins — and your arms get a workout!
🔥 Cook Over a Wood Fire
Gather around our open kitchen as we cook together over a traditional wood-burning stove. You'll stir, season, and taste your way through every dish — guided step by step by our wonderful women cooks.
🍛 Feast Together — Sasak Style
Sit down with your fellow cooks and enjoy the meal you've prepared. Eat with your hands on a banana leaf, share stories, and taste the love in every bite. You'll also take home our family recipe card so you can recreate the dishes at home.
Our Commitment: 100% Free of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
We never use MSG, artificial flavour enhancers, or processed seasonings in any of our dishes. Every meal is built on fresh, whole ingredients from our own garden and local farms — the way Sasak food has always been meant to be. The depth of flavour comes from fresh shallots, garlic, turmeric, ginger, galangal, candlenuts, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, and hand-pounded chili. Nothing more, nothing artificial. Just real food, real taste, real Tetebatu.
What's Included
💳 Pricing
One price. One unforgettable experience.
- 🌿 3–4 hours of hands-on cooking
- 🍽️ Full multi-course Sasak meal
- 🚫 100% MSG-free — no artificial seasonings
- 📜 Recipe card to take home
- 👩🍳 Guided by local Tetebatu women
- 💬 Lifetime bragging rights
👥 Group of 4+? Contact us for a special rate — we love hosting families and groups of friends!
ℹ️ Quick Details
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Come Hungry — Leave with Recipes, Stories & a Full Heart
Spots fill up quickly, especially during high season. Book now to secure your place at our family table — we can't wait to cook with you!