Yogyakarta Cooking Class: Explore Indonesian Spices and Cook Tumpeng Yellow Rice
5.0
42 Ratings
Discover the vibrant flavors of Indonesian cuisine in a Yogyakarta cooking class. Learn about traditional spices, cook Tumpeng yellow rice, and enjoy a delicious meal with insights and reviews.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Baiti jannati Muna - We will pick-up at your hotel, and then visit a local fresh food market to choose the ingredients for your cooking class. Select from the available vegetables, herbs, meat, and spices on display and experience a little of the local life in Yogyakarta.

Next, visit a rice plantation and learn how the staple crop is cultivated and prepared. Soak up the scenic views of the surroundings. Continue to the traditional village of Bantul, where you will get a warm welcome from the locals on arrival.

Take part in a half-day morning or afternoon cooking class and learn all the secrets of preparing food from JAVA, while expert chefs provide guidance and assistance.
You will prepare 1 starters, 4 main courses, and 1 authentic dessert. Then, sit down to a meal and savor the delicious flavors of your creations.

What's Included
  • Market Tour
  • All Ingredients
  • Lunch
  • Pick-up and drop off at hotels in Yogyakarta
  • English speaking teacher (Chef)
  • Recipe
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
Meal Options

  • Martabak - Local food almost look like spring roll . ( inside with spring onion, egg and beef)

  • yellow rice - We will cook yellow rice for side dish, a lot of herb inside. We will create Yellow rice look like mountain for presentation.

  • Javanese Chicken Galanggal - We use chicken and chicken egg for main ingredient.

  • Tempe and tofu caramelize - We cook Soya bean fermentation with palm sugar and herb.

  • Gudangan ( Mix Vegetable with steam coconut greeted ) - ( Mix Vegetable with steam coconut greeted )

  • Putu ayu - Sweet cake local java with Pandan leaves and coconut greeted.

Additional Information

Our culinary expert will guide you in exploring the unique herbs and spices of Indonesian cuisine as we prepare Tumpeng yellow rice, a traditional dish used for ceremonial offerings. You’ll learn the culinary art of preparing a scrumptious Java meal from our chef. Your day will kick off with an early morning trip to the local market to gather fresh ingredients. After a short orientation and handbook distribution, the cooking adventure begins.

When lunchtime arrives, we will enjoy the dishes that you’ve prepared, alongside further discussions and evaluations.

To round off the experience, savor a homemade hibiscus tea or the traditional Wedang Uwuh, a eucalyptus beverage.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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John_b
Jun 24, 2024
Great experience and food - We had a very enjoyable and relaxing time with our guide and his helper in the kitchen at a local village. Our guide picked us up from our hotel and took us to the markets to buy some ingredients. We then drove to a village where he demonstrated the preparation and cooking of some traditional meals. We were involved in the preparation and he was very happy to share the cooking techniques and explain the different ingredients. The final meal was delicious and inspired us to try some Javanese dishes at home. Highly recommended!
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L_j_pennington
Jun 17, 2024
Terima kasih Desy & Widi! - We had the most incredible experience! It was so lovely meeting Desy, Widi and their family and we felt very welcome in their home, thank you for having us and for such a great experience! Widi collected us from our hotel, we did the afternoon slot, we stopped via a coconut hut for some fresh coconut water and the rice paddies, Widi gave us great explanation of the crops and also the history of Indonesia! We cooked a delicious appetiser followed by an incredible celebratory meal including delicious yellow rice, chicken with all of the herbs and spices along with tempeh and vegetables It was an incredible experience and so lovely to see the village, thank you so much! We definitely recommend!
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Scott
May 30, 2024
Fun and delicious - The class was very nice. We felt very welcome and we made some delicious Indonesian dishes. I would recommend anyone to do this class.
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U5219minuriap
May 24, 2024
Immersive experience in Indonesia - Everything was very special, at a certain point we felt like we weren’t in Indonesia. We were just chatting with a good friend. The food was excellent and the transport was efficient, and Widi give us a great lesson on Indonesian’s history.
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Scott
May 23, 2024
Indonesian market tour and cooking class. - The experience started with a market tour to pick up ingredients for the day's menu. The meal included an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert. You really learned to appreciate how much effort and time went into these Indonesian dishes. Despite, the instructor, speaks English very well and effectively answered my question. A positive recommendation from me.
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Ljubinkah2024
Apr 16, 2024
a great day full of cooking, eating and enjoying - Thank you very much for this great experience! We felt very comfortable and welcome. The food was delicious and we learned a lot. The background to the cultural significance of the food was also interesting. We would especially like to thank you for welcoming us into the family. And we will miss the Citten :))
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Y6052lmjimmyv
Apr 14, 2024
Super cooking class! - We really enjoyed the cooking class. The food we made was really good and it was a very nice experience. We learned a lot about the food but also a lot of background information about the culture behind the food. Also these are the kindest people and will tell you gladly everything you want to know about their culture and food. Really enjoyed the experience as a whole.
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Vacationer762741
Mar 27, 2024
Cooking, fun, learning, and eating. A perfect day - Our day began with a walking tour of a local open market with Weddi. He picked us up from our hotel and told us about everything we saw at the market as we shopped for ingredients. Weddi introduced us to different vendors and we sampled items including a fresh coconut we picked up on our drive to our class. The class was taught at their home where Desy welcomed us with chef hats and aprons. She was kind and patient giving us guidance as we sliced, chopped, grinded, fried, sauteed, and stirred our way to making a delicious meal. We chatted the the whole time, learning about each other's food and culture, and laughed all along the way. Come to class hungry and be ready to learn about Indonesian ingredients, cooking skills, and culture. We had a great time making galanga chicken, yellow rice, fried tempe, prawn fritters, and sambal! Terima Kashi Desy & Weddi!
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659kamilh
Mar 27, 2024
Amazing, local and authentic cooking!!! - What an amazing experience! A fascinating visit to a very local market that tourists don't go to before preparing a wonderful feast under the supervision of Desi who is a fantastic teacher! We highly recommend it!!!
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Kimberly_t
Mar 18, 2024
A must do in Yogyakarta! - The Javanese cooking class was a genuinely welcoming experience, marked by the hospitality of the family. The husband picked us up from our hotel and shared insightful snippets of Yogyakarta's history and culture during the ride. Before heading to their cozy home for the cooking session, they treated us to refreshing fresh coconut. The cooking class itself was informative and enjoyable, with clear instructions from the wife making it easy to follow along. The dishes we prepared were simply delicious, showcasing the authentic flavors of Javanese cuisine. Aside from the culinary experience, we also had the opportunity to observe various animals near their house, adding to the charm of the day. But what truly impressed us was the family's dedication to ensuring we had an exceptional experience. When we expressed interest in trying civet coffee, they went the extra mile by arranging a visit to a renowned civet coffee place, where we received a tour and learned about the fascinating process of coffee bean production. We highly recommend this cooking class to anyone considering it. Don't hesitate to book now for an enriching culinary adventure in Yogyakarta and meet such a wonderful family.
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