You may not have encountered the word 'kaum' before, but it is likely to become well-known. 

Kaum is a dining concept inspired by the Indonesian archipelago's indigenous tribes. Following the launch of Kaum at Potato Head Hong Kong, the Indonesia-based hospitality and lifestyle group behind the brand, will open the second outpost of Kaum at Potato Head Beach Club in Bali.

Kaum, which means “clan” or “tribe" in Indonesian, pays tribute to the more than 600 ethnic groups that make up Indonesia. Marking the owner's commitment to place Indonesia's rich culinary heritage at the centre of the world gastronomic map, Kaum celebrates and presents a taste of Indonesia's culinary origins inspired by the Archipelago's indigenous tribes to a wider global audience.

Dishes will feature ingredients such as Jatiluwih heirloom rice, naturally grown in Tabanan, Bali, using an ancient subak agricultural system dating back from the 11th century, and sourced directly from the area's farming community.

Smooth and delicate, local Ahmed sea salt is processed by just 32 craftsmen using aged coconut trunks, giving it a clean taste with no bitterness. As a certified Geographical Indication product from Indonesia, Amed sea salt is used to season all of the dishes at Kaum Bali.

With a flavour profile influenced by Indonesia's Chinese immigrants, Singaraja Lapciong sweet and savoury sausages are made by hand in North Bali and sun-dried for at least seven days before they are ready to use in dishes.

Javanese long pepper, was used to give an aromatic and peppery flavour long before red chillies were introduced to Indonesia. These long peppers work well in curries, herbal drinks and spice pastes.

Palm sugar is made of nectar blossom from different palm tree varieties commonly found in Indonesia, such as coconut, arenga, toddy palm, and nipa palm. Kaum Bali carefully sources palm sugar to create distinctive taste on some dishes.

Presenting true Indonesian flavours in a modern and casual setting, Kaum Bali now invites culture-curious diners to explore the country's remarkable culinary heritage.

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