How to pronounce Babi guling

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈbabi ˈɡulɪŋ/. In plain English letters that is BAH-bee GOO-ling, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Babi guling?

Babi guling is a main dish of Indonesia. Where it comes from: Bali. People usually eat it on festive days and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are pork. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Babi guling comes from

Babi guling is one of 46 signature dishes of Indonesia on this map. See all dishes from Bali.

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Food of Indonesia

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