This is my very first self made pizza. Before, I made the pizza with someone else. Was just putting the topping, not a real cooking. Last night was different. I made my own pizza, from the dough and eat it by myself. It tasted good.

Below is a compiled pictures and description on how I fill the topping and bake the pizza. I forgot to take a pic of the dough, but will make another batch soon as I promised Lev to make her one. After the pics, I will share more about this experiment (and after).



 In this picture, I baked the crust twice, pre-filled topping and after putting the topping. Also, I made
series of small punctures with fork on this pizza crust. The result is the dough not rising when I baked it. So, the pizza crust in the end is not as chewy as I wanted it. It might also because I mixed some corn starch when I kneaded the dough (just before I put  the topping on it).

The next day (or this early morning), I baked another pizza. No small puncture, only using pure all purpose wheat flour and only baked it once for 6 minutes. The result is better. Even Ebi said it's delicious. The crust is.

Tonight, I baked another one for Nom2 (and Fred). She also said the crust is delicious. I am getting more confident that this dough really is delicious. :)

Finally I baked one for myself again (supper). Not a pizza, but a calzone. It does have chewier texture than the 1st bake, yet it's still hold the crispiness. Maybe the yeast worked better after the leftover dough sitting on the fridge over the night? I love how the mozzarella streched! Take a glimpse on it below.

































Please don't mind the shape. I don't have a rolling pin, nor a glass bottle. I am using my hand to shape both the pizza and calzone. Please don't mind my worn off nail polish too... :p

• bokchoy
• egg
• minced beef
• tofu
• gochugaru
• garlic
• gochujjang
• freshly grounded black pepper

Who says live in Ubud cost a lot?
Yes it will cost you a lot if you spend it downtown in the expensive cafes. Aside from those places, you could still eat cheap and experience the local culture. Blend with the local!

Not far from the center Ubud, if you head North from Jalan Andong (heading to Kintamani), you could find a crowd of local gather around in the local market. Food stalls/hawkers are there... from Nasi/Mie Goreng (Fried Rice/Noodles), Chicken Satay, Sate Kambing (lamb skewers), Gulai Kambing (Mutton Curry), Sate Ikan (Fish Satay), Lawar, Rawon, Martabak Manis, Martabak, Roti Bakar (Toasted bread with stuffing), Drinks Stall (mineral water, sodas, juices, instant powdered drinks, etc) and some other stalls I haven't explored.

These pictures below are taken on May 25, 2011 around 6:40pm.

Chicken Satay
Lontong for Rp 1.000,- each and satay for Rp 500,-/stick.
This one below is Rp 5.000,- portion which consist of 1 pcs of lontong and 8 sticks of chicken satay. The stall is located in the middle. My friends said this is the best chicken satay in Pasar Tegallalang/that area.


Fish Satay
Rp 500,- per skewer.
Don't mind the satay on the top which looks small... Ebi already bit it.


Jus Sirsak (Soursop Juice) - Rp 3.000,-
and the other juices also cost the same (probably except for the durian one which I think would cost a bit more). This juice is quite thick and taste good!

view from the top...


In the end I spent Rp 8.000,- only (chicken satay and soursop juce). Fish satay's are Ebi's. I stole 3-4 sticks (can't recall) from him (he ordered 2x).. I just need to try it anyway.. But it does taste great. The fish tasted fresh even it's in Ubud, not somewhere around the beach (even better than the one I ate at Jimbaran last Sat).

P.S. Recommended if you want to experience the real local - non-touristy - culture.

P.P.S. If you a girl like me (looks different from the locals) you might want to go there with your guy friends.. That time, even I went with 3 guys, some local guys just couldn't stop staring at me (good thing: they didn't drool) which is really really annoying.
FYI I didn't wear my short short or any of my mini dresses that day. I wore knee-length batik loose short and a tee + a jacket...