Alila Manggis Bali Cooking School is a total hands-on experience with all participants tasting, exploring and preparing a variety of Indonesian ( but essentially Balinese dishes ) over either a 2 or 5 day program. Participants spend approximately half of each day tasting and cooking in Alila Manggis Bali's Restaurant, and the other half of the day exploring Bali from a culinary as well as cultural perspective. 

Alila Manggis Bali Cooking School is conducted in an informal setting and caters to people that have a keen interest in food and culture. The format for both the 2 day and 5 day cooking schools offer an up front look at traditional markets, villages, rice terraces and Alila Manggis Bali gardens, from which produce will be obtained and then turned into a number Indonesian staples, sambals and spices. 

One of the first dishes taught is the classic Nasi Goreng. In addition to learning how to make this Indonesian favourite, participants visit the areas where the rice is grown and discover for themselves how it is a major part of Balinese life. Participants also learn about the uses of various spices and travel to the local markets to experience firsthand how these spices are made available. 

In addition to Nasi Goreng participants will learn how to make a number of sambals, vegetarian, meat and fish dishes and a variety of Indonesian classics including traditional Balinese sweets. 

There are twelve 2-day Cooking School programs and seven 5-day programs scheduled for 2004. 

The 1/2 day Culture and Cuisine Program consists of a morning market tour to a traditional village market and up close look at all of the ingredients that are forged together to create the flavours of Balinese and Indonesian dishes. Guests will have first hand experience of blending a variety of local flavours, spices, meats, seafood which will then be put together with a mixture of traditional accompaniments and enjoyed at lunch.