Traditional Azerbaijani Cuisine Workshop
Due to its favorable geographical location, Azerbaijan has always been in the crossroads of cultures. This in return has always affected our local cuisine. At the same time, Azerbaijan has 9 out of 11 climate zones that provide suitable lands to grow different types of fruits and vegetables in the country. This cuisine is not only rich with delicious food variations, but also with sweets. Therefore, different parts of the country have its different food and dessert styles and tastes. The main intention of this tour is to deep dive into our culture and cuisine and provide you with an exquisite cooking class.
Options
Entree meal with meat
Entree includes chicken meat
Pickup included
What's included in Traditional Azerbaijani Cuisine Workshop
(Subject to Option Inclusions)We will go to a cozy apartment in the suburban area of Baku. Before we get to cooking, you will get to know the ingredients used, how to choose them and peculiar details of preparing original local dishes. Depending on your preferences, you will have three options to choose from: 1) plov with chicken or 2) vegetarian one with greens, plums and chestnut or 3) dolma (eggplants, tomatoes and bell peppers with stuffed red meat). You will also prepare the appetizer and kompot drink together with your friendly and professional chef. By the end of the tour, sit down with the family to drink delicious black Azerbaijan tea and sweet delights.
Food Menu
STARTER - Beetroot salad with mayonnaise, garlic and walnuts
MAIN - Plov or Dolma (eggplants, bell peppers and tomato with meat)
Plov: 1) Meaty option: served with chicken meat, chestnut and raisins 2) Vegetarian option: with greens, chestnut and raisins
DESSERT - Quymaq (pronounced as: gooi-makh)
Dessert made of flour, sugar and butter
Inclusions
- Exclusive souvenir postcard
- Dinner
- Small recipe journal
- 3-course lunch/dinner
- Beverages
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Dress code is casual
- Not recommended for travelers with walking issues, as the apartment is located on the seventh floor of the building
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Pickup and Dropoff
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