EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
This tour is an authentic non-touristy and priceless experience of being part of a genuine Peruvian food.
This class is for people who want to taste and also want to learn how to make it at home! You’ll love the fun and relaxed atmosphere with no dull demo’s, because we believe in the hands-on approach.
Learn about Peruvian ingredients, practice culinary techniques, prepare classic Peruvian dishes and of course enjoy the lunch or dinner that you helped to create!
HIGHLIGHTS:
– Enjoy authentic flavours with dishes cooked by yourself.
– Immerse in the Peruvian food culture by visiting a local market
– Learn how to cook typical Peruvian food with an expert Chef.
4 hours
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USD 65.00
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OVERVIEW
ACTIVITY INFORMATION
ITINERARY:
– The tour guide will pick you up and take you to a local market in Surquillo district.
– There you will meet the chef and decide as a group on 1 starter and 1 main dish to cook.
– At the local market you will visit different stands accompained by a local guide who will explain all about the Peruvian food culture and choose the best ingredients for the Peruvian dishes that we will prepare in the kitchen.
– Once we buy all the products in the local market, you will go to the kitchen in Miraflores to start cooking.
– The cooking class includes native potatoes festival, fruits tasting, 1 starter and 1 main course.
– If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know.
MENU
1. Fish options:
– Ceviche (Starter): Small pieces of fresh fish marinated in lemon juice, mixed with tender onions, cilantro, boiled sweet potatoes, corn and hot chilis (optional).
– Pescado a la Chorrillana (Main dish): Fried fish fillet covered with a sauce made of onions, tomatoes, garlic and chili peppers. It is usually served with sweet potatoes and rice.
2. Chicken options:
– Causa (Starter): Mashed potatoes seasoned with lemon and peruvian chilli (not spicy), filled with fresh vegetables and quinoa.
– Aji de Pollo (Main dish): Shredded chicken mixed with a yellow chilli sauce, served over potatoes and accompanied by white rice.
3. Beef options:
– Papa Rellena (Starter): Mashed potatoes stuffed with a seasoned mixture of ground meat, onions, garlic, and spices. The filled potatoes are shaped into balls or ovals, coated in flour or breadcrumbs, and fried until golden brown.
– Lomo Saltado (Main dish): Thin strips of beef stir-fried with vegetables in a flavorful soy sauce and vinegar mixture. Served over rice and french fries.
4. Vegetarian options:
– Solterito (Starter): Fresh salad with faba beans, green peas, quinoa, cheese, tomatoes, corn and olives.
– Pimento Relleno (Main dish): Stuffed capsicum filled with fresh vegetables, quinoa, and aromatic herbs
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
PICK UP
All of our prices included pick up and drop off to your hotel only when it is located in: Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco. Outside of these areas, we ask that you pay a small fee for your pick up and drop off to your hotel location.
DEPARTURES
Monday – Sunday: 8:30 am or 14:00 pm
WE RECOMMEND
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
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