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Cooking Class Sri Lanka: Authentic Culinary Journey
Experience the awe-inspiring elephant gathering at Minneriya and Kaudulla National Park in Sri Lanka. All-inclusive package with entrance tickets, private jeep, and hotel pickup service.
Experience the awe-inspiring elephant gathering at Minneriya and Kaudulla National Park in Sri Lanka. All-inclusive package with entrance tickets, private jeep, and hotel pickup service.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Colombo - We are based in Colombo, During a cooking class in Sri Lanka, travelers immerse themselves in the rich culinary traditions of Sri Lanka. Guided by experienced locals, participants typically start with a visit to vibrant markets to select fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The class involves hands-on preparation of traditional Sri Lankan…
- Colombo - We are based in Colombo, During a cooking class in Sri Lanka, travelers immerse themselves in the rich culinary traditions of Sri Lanka. Guided by experienced locals, participants typically start with a visit to vibrant markets to select fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The class involves hands-on preparation of traditional Sri Lankan dishes, such as curries, rice and curry combinations, and various side dishes.
Participants learn essential cooking techniques, spice combinations, and the art of balancing flavors to create authentic Sri Lankan flavors. The interactive nature of the class allows travelers to ask questions, get personalized tips, and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of each dish.
Beyond the cooking itself, participants often engage in conversations about the history of Sri Lankan cuisine, regional variations, and the role of food in local customs. The experience is not just about learning recipes but also about immersing oneself in the vibrant culinary heritage of Sri Lanka, creating a memorable and delicious cultural exchange.
Clients have the flexibility to select their preferred timing for the designated activity.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meal Options
- Fish Cutlets - Spicy fish cakes, deep-fried to perfection, accompanied by a tangy sauce.
- Chicken Curry - Tender chicken pieces cooked in a flavorful blend of Sri Lankan spices and coconut milk.
- Dhal Curry - Creamy lentil curry infused with aromatic spices.
- Brinjal Moju - Eggplant pickle, is a sweet and sour dish made with brinjal (eggplant),…
- Fish Cutlets - Spicy fish cakes, deep-fried to perfection, accompanied by a tangy sauce.
- Chicken Curry - Tender chicken pieces cooked in a flavorful blend of Sri Lankan spices and coconut milk.
- Dhal Curry - Creamy lentil curry infused with aromatic spices.
- Brinjal Moju - Eggplant pickle, is a sweet and sour dish made with brinjal (eggplant), onions, and spices.
- Fried Fish - Crispy, spiced, and flavorful Sri Lankan fried fish delightfully satisfies tastebuds
- Traditional Sri Lankan pickle - Sri Lankan pickled delight, blending crunchy onions with spicy, tangy, and aromatic seasonings. Enjoy!
- Gotukola Sambol - A fresh salad with gotu kola leaves, tomatoes, onions, and lime juice.
- Fresh Fruits - Collection of fresh-cut fruits for dessert.
Additional Information
Experience the essence of Sri Lankan cuisine with Cooking Class Sri Lanka with Locals. Unique market tours, personalized attention from local chefs, and hands-on learning create an immersive cultural exchange. Diverse menus, inclusive options, and insights into culinary traditions make this class a memorable journey into the heart of Sri Lankan…
Experience the essence of Sri Lankan cuisine with Cooking Class Sri Lanka with Locals. Unique market tours, personalized attention from local chefs, and hands-on learning create an immersive cultural exchange. Diverse menus, inclusive options, and insights into culinary traditions make this class a memorable journey into the heart of Sri Lankan gastronomy.
Clients have the flexibility to select their preferred timing for the designated activity.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Rugrgrli
Jan 15, 2025
SUBLIME time for foodies, cooks and authentic experience. Unmissable! - Dhanuka, Anu and Ama are SL gems! Better than the ones found in mines. Dhanuka collected me on time, and we chatted about all things SL, on the way to a market. He helpfully named fruits and vegetables I didn't know. The market is all locals selling their farm wares - all organic, fresh and great quality. Onwards to his home where I met his charming wife, And, and MIL, Ama.
For the next several hours we laughed, talked food and culture and family, all whilst cleaning, prepping and cooking an array of curries from scratch. I learned each community makes their curry powders according to their secret recipes, with the same basic spices, but in different ratios.
We shared the importance of putting love into prepping food and the rice is blessed, to thank the hardworking farmers for this staple. I could write minute details of the day, but I suggest you adventure into this experience yourself. This was THE highlight of my trip and a top reason to return to SL.
Dhanuka and family are incredibly kind, peace-loving and love to share their home and culture. Do this experience and be wow'd with every morsel you get to eat after a few hours of hands-on fun.
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Dydylan7
Dec 22, 2024
Amazing Cooking experience - Hands down- the best experience we had in Sri Lanka! We highly recommend this cooking class to everyone! We learned so much about traditional cooking and cuisine of Sri Lanka. We prepared and tried 8 different dishes and everything was absolutely delicious. Dhanuka and his family were so welcoming and kind. First we picked up fresh ingredients at the local market which was great experience as it was not touristic place but really authentic, local market. We learned a lot about all the aromatic spices, herbs and vegetables and we even tried many different ones already there. Later we prepared food and learned so many of their techniques such as opening a coconut, grating it, preparing fresh curry powder. And not only we got so much knowledge about cuisine, Dhanuka and his family gave us a insight of their daily life, we learned so much about their culture, language, tradition and history of their country. He has a lot of knowledge and gave us many tips for traveling around Sri Lanka. It was an unforgettable experience that left us feeling enriched and deeply connected to their culture. We highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to explore authentic Sri Lankan flavors and culture. It’s perfect for food lovers, travelers, or anyone looking to expand their cooking skills and learn more about Sri Lankan cuisine and culture. Dhanuka, thank you and your family, for such a rich and rewarding experience 😊 next time when we come to Sri Lanka, we will definitely visit you again 😊
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Justines802
Dec 17, 2024
Authentic, delicious, warm, welcoming cooking class! - We had such a wonderful experience with Dhanuka Prasad and his lovely family! We also learned so much and returned home confident in making delicious Sri Lankan dishes. First, we shopped at the local farmer's market and learned to select ingredients. Once in the home kitchen with Dhanuka's wife, mother and mother-in-law we learned to make eight different curries. The meal was unforgettable, every dish delectable, and finished with fresh fruit and sweets. On top of all that, Dhanuka picks you up and takes you back to wherever you're staying in Colombo--he's a certified tour guide and driver. Highly recommended! A highlight of our Sri Lankan experience.
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Kalichui
Dec 13, 2024
A very tasty and informative 6 hours - I and my 2 friends were warmly welcomed into the family home having been picked up by private car and driven in style via a market to select ingredients. The market visit was very informative. For the meal preparation we were able to get hands on and had all the ingredients explained to us. The result was 4 different delicious curries with accompaniments. I highly recommend this experience.
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Go01523396426
Dec 5, 2024
Experience making authentic curry while touching the warmth of Sri Lankan family! - I love Sri Lankan curry and on my trip to Sri Lanka I decided to join this tour because I definitely wanted to join a cooking class. It was such a great experience and I would love to share it with as many people as possible!
First of all, while English may be a concern for Japanese participants who are a little unsure of their language skills, Mr. and Mrs. Dhanuka, who are guides and teachers, speak English very slowly and are very easy to understand, so I think that if they have travel conversation level English skills, they will be able to communicate without any problems.
They will pick you up from your hotel and head to the market to start sourcing ingredients!
While shopping, Dhanuka will teach you about each ingredient and specialties such as king coconut and many kinds of bananas, which are unique to Sri Lanka.
After sourcing the ingredients, we went to Dhanuka's home. They were greeted by their lovely wives and their respective mothers, who immediately started cooking in their kitchen.
They explained the ingredients, and gave me detailed instructions, how to cut and spice them. In the various processes, there were discoveries that I had never imagined, and I learned a lot.
All the dishes we cooked together were really delicious and inspiring! I took detailed notes and recorded important journeys in a video to reproduce it in Japan, so I was able to reproduce some of them in Japan immediately. I was really happy that I was able to cook Sri Lankan curry myself even after returning home.
I went into a normal household, cooked, ate and even showed my wedding photos, which made me feel like I was part of a Sri Lankan family.
If you are planning a trip to Sri Lanka, especially if you like cooking, this is a really recommended activity!
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Philipf615
Dec 1, 2024
An excellent experience. - This was a well organised experience, we were picked up on time and the vehicle was clean and modern. The visit to the local market was very informative. . Our guide was knowledgeable and we were allowed to sample the produce. The Cooking class was held in the guides home with his family helping. We were fully involved in the preparation and cooking of the meal that we enjoyed when it was ready, it was followed by fresh fruit. I would recommend this experience to anyone who enjoys Asian food.
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Explorer12844432839
Nov 12, 2024
A wonderful classroom where you can learn Sri Lankan cuisine from a warm family - Cooking classes where students visit the homes of ordinary Sri Lankan families to learn.
It was a fulfilling half-day, where we were picked up from the hotel and experienced from the market, where we would buy materials!
In addition to the ingredients used in the classroom, the market also has a guide who can interpret personal shopping. When I bought spices, an essential ingredient in Sri Lankan cuisine, by weight, my guide checked the receipt and noticed that 100g was charged at 1kg (I was mulled...?). Thank God....
Cooking class is a class where all the family members teach us how to cook Sri Lankan home cooking quite carefully. The warm hospitality was an inspiring experience.
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Annaty4177ed
Nov 7, 2024
Unforgettable cooking class experience - Unforgettable experience during the cooking class. First we went to the local market, bought all the ingredients and after went to the hosts home where the whole his family met for s. We cooked 7 or 8 different dishes. The atmosphere of this class was super friendly and it more felt like you are cooking at your friends home. If you want to try the authentic cuisine, this class is definitely the one to choose.
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Cristian
Nov 7, 2024
Cooking class - The atmosphere it was amazing, the were very friendly and it feels like been cooking with family :)
The process was very smooth and make us feel like professionals.
As the food I will say the best food in Sri Lanka I ever try :) thank you so much :) we love it
I also loved that they take us to the marquet and we could pick up our on stuff amazing …!
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Travelator-8787
Oct 21, 2024
A great taste of Sri Lanka - We had such a great time with Danuka and his family. We went to the markets to learn all about the local produce then went back to their house to prepare our meal. We made so much food, more than 7 different dishes to go along with the rice. We were so full in the end and learnt so much about cooking a Sri Lankan meal. We'll definitely be practicing more at home.
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