There was neither rubbing an entire bird with spice paste, nor wrapping the body in a shroud of leaves prior to burying in the earth covered with hot coals and burning coconut husks. But a Balinese spice paste I did attempt to douse some chicky gams with. Tragically, in my scatterbrained state, I neglected to include shallots in this all important spice paste 🤦🏻‍♀️ though the accompanying raw and citrusy relish that is Sambal Matah helped make up for it. Somewhat. I look forward to trying Ayam Betutu prepared the traditional way someday.