Market Tour and Gourmet Peruvian Cooking Lesson with a Professional in Urubamba
Upon your arrival, Anilu will greet you with a friendly welcome and explain the day’s activities. Then you will set off in a rickshaw to visit the local market. As you walk through the market, Anilu will introduce you to the regional fruit, vegetables and livestock like chickens, guinea pigs, ducks, sheep and alpacas.
After the tour, you'll join Diego in his outdoor kitchen where he will show you how to make classic Peruvian dishes like ceviche, lomo saltado (marinated beef sirloin, sautéed with onions, peppers and fried potatoes), tacu tacu (rice and roasted beans) and papa la huancaína (potatoes with a spicy, savory sauce) or causa rellena (potato puree garnished with yellow aji sauces and lemon, stuffed with onion, avocado and tuna). You will learn how to properly cut the fish for the ceviche, how to carefully balance flavors in Peruvian cuisine and some of Diego's favorite cooking tricks!
Options
Market + cooking + dinner
Market tour, cooking class and dinner with your hosts Anilu and Diego
What's included in Market Tour and Gourmet Peruvian Cooking Lesson with a Professional in Urubamba
(Subject to Option Inclusions)When you arrive at Pakakuna, Anilu will greet you with a friendly welcome and explain the day’s activities. Then you will set off in a rickshaw to visit to the local market. As you walk through the market Anilu will introduce you to the regional products for sale. You’ll see fruits and vegetables as well as livestock like chickens, guinea pigs, ducks, sheep and alpacas. Later join your hosts in their outdoor kitchen and learn how to make classic Peruvian dishes like ceviche (fresh fish cured in citrus juice), lomo saltado (marinated beef sirloin), tacu tacu (rice and roasted beans), papa la huancaína (potatoes with a spicy, savory sauce) or arroz chaufa (sautéed rice with green onions and sesame seeds). During this cooking demonstration, learn how to properly cut the fish for ceviche and how to carefully balance the flavors while Diego teaches you some of his favorite cooking tricks. Diego can demonstrate how to cook the dishes, or you can have a hands-on lesson (please note your preference during booking). After your meal is prepared, sit down together to savor fresh, authentic Peruvian dishes while music plays in the background.
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Private market tour and cooking class with your host Anilu
- Homecooked Peruvian meal
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Private, personalized experience
- Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Urubamba home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Peruvian culture and cuisine together!
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- This experience takes place in Urubamba. Pakakuna is located 1.5 hours from Cusco. Exact meeting location, address and Google Maps link to the location is available in your ticket/voucher, upon confirmation.
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Host name: Anilu and Diego Contreras Host phone: +51 998 142 007 Host email: [email protected] or [email protected] Host address: Pakakuna Restaurante, Sector Chajuar sin numero, Urubamba, Peru - 08661 Host neighborhood: PV48+FQ Urubamba, Peru Meeting location for this experience: Pakakuna is located 1.5 hours from Cusco. It is possible to take public transportation to their home, but it involves several changes. Please make your own way to Pakakuna and before you get there please contact Anilu directly for directions. Here is the Google Maps link to the location: https://goo.gl/maps/818PfiKzMePLJPhw9 -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
