Traditional Cooking Class
Learn the flavors of North Sumatra in a traditional cooking class in Tangkahan North Sumatra Indonesia. Together with local cooks, you’ll prepare a selection of traditional dishes such as sweet and sour chicken, rendang chicken, traditional cakes, and fresh fruit dishes, using local ingredients and Indonesian spices. After cooking, sit down and enjoy the food you’ve prepared together. It’s a fun and hands-on way to experience the local food, culture, and everyday village life of North Sumatra.
Schedule
- 09:00 – Meet your host
- Meet your guide to take you to the location.
- Learn about the dishes you will prepare and the ingredients you will use.
- 09:15 – Prepare the ingredients
- Visit the garden (Apotek Hidup) where the herbs and spices used in your cooking are grown, and your guide will explain everything you need to know .
- Learn about the local herbs, spices and other ingredients.
- Wash, clean and prepare the ingredients together.
- Learn how traditional cooking methods are used for making Rendang and other dishes.
- 10:00 – Start cooking
- Prepare the dishes step by step with your host.
- Learn how to mix and balance the traditional spices and seasonings.
- Take part in the cooking rather than simply watching.
- 11:30 – Enjoy your meal
- Sit down and enjoy the food you have prepared.
- Learn more about the dishes and their place in local food culture.
- 12:00 – Finish the experience
- Finish your meal and say goodbye to your host.
- End of the traditional cooking experience.
What YOu Will Learn
- How to prepare traditional local dishes
- How local herbs and spices are used
- Traditional cooking techniques
- How to prepare and combine local ingredients
- Some of the stories and traditions behind the food
Price
IDR 700.000 / person. Minimum 2 people
What's Included
- Visit Apotek Hidup and learn about how to grow coocking herbs
- Local cooking instructor
- All cooking ingredients
- Cooking equipment
- Hands-on cooking experience
- Meal prepared during the class
- Drinking water
Important to Know
- Please note that the stated time is approximate and may change depending on circumstances.
- This is a hands-on cooking experience, so guests are encouraged to take part in preparing the food.
- The dishes may vary depending on the season and availability of local ingredients.
- Please inform us in advance about any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
- Vegetarian options can be arranged if requested in advance.
- The class is suitable for beginners and families.