Ayam betutu

Ayam betutu is a Balinese chicken dish seasoned with base genep, a mixture that can include shallots, garlic, chili, candlenuts, turmeric, ginger, galangal, lemongrass and shrimp paste. The chicken is cooked slowly, allowing the seasoning to flavor the meat. Steamed versions are moist and tender; roasted versions may be wrapped in banana leaves or areca-palm sheaths and cooked over a husk fire.^[1]

Betutu can also be made with duck, while ayam identifies the chicken preparation. The dish has a place in Balinese ceremonial offerings as well as in restaurant meals. A national cultural-heritage account describes differences among cooks in their seasoning and lengthy cooking methods, rather than a single uniform recipe.^[2]