Balinese Food

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Eating Balinese food for the first time was a great experience! At first, I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it because I had never had anything like it before and sometimes spicy food isn’t my favorite, but I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed it a lot! The flavors of each dish were so different, but at the same time, I felt like they complimented each other very well. I
was very skeptical of the spicy egg at first because the sauce on it was bright red, but it was absolutely delicious and I don’t think I’ve had anything that tasted like that before. My favorite was the skewered meat, I’m not sure what it was, but the sauce on it had a peanut flavor that was just heavenly! 


Balinese food is important historically because Indonesia was involved in a lot of trade which allowed for them to get all these new and unique flavors for their dishes. It really sparked a lot of trade between countries because of their strong and unique spices that were only in Indonesia at the time. European colonialism was important to Balanese food history because they also were able to trade to them some of their own goods and it expanded their dishes even further. Even the way they prepared their food has been changed due to the influences of other countries through trade. 


In my opinion, I’m not sure if Balinese food really contributes to Amsterdam's status as a cultural capital specifically, but it does show that there has been a blending of different cultures here and that there is a rich community where many different people and styles of food can be found. It can bring more people to visit because they can know that they can find anything they might want there if they are craving Indonesian food then they will definitely be able to find some! It just really shows that everyone is welcome and they can work together to make Amsterdam a more unique and amazing place to visit.

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  1. Laynee JohnsonMay 10, 2024 at 2:45 PM

    Hey Betsy-your blog post describes the historical context of Balinese food and how it originated in Indonesia through trade. Also, your post highlights the mixing of many cultures in Amsterdam, which is evident in its food scene. Because of its diversity, the city's cultural capital is enhanced and tourists are given a taste of different cuisines from across the globe. Great job!

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  2. Marie PetersonMay 14, 2024 at 7:11 AM

    Love your post girly! I like how you talked about Amsterdam’s diverse food scene and how it draws in a lot of people. Amsterdam’s use of food definitely showcases the city’s cultural richness. I think you did a great job explaining how Balinese food is used to strengthen the city’s position as a cultural capital!

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