Cartagena: Colombian Cooking Class with Chef

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Learn to cook traditional Colombian dishes with a professional chef in Cartagena. Choose from a variety of menus, including seafood, beef, and ceviche, and enjoy a meal with fellow travelers.

Highlights

  • Savor the flavors of Colombia as you learn to cook traditional dishes
  • Choose from a variety of menus, including seafood, beef, and ceviche
  • Discover the secrets of Colombian cuisine from a professional chef
  • Enjoy a refreshing drink upon arrival and a glass of wine with your meal
  • Meet fellow travelers and share a meal together in a friendly setting

Description

Begin your culinary experience in the charming Getsemaní neighborhood. Receive a warm welcome with a refreshing drink, before immersing yourself in the art of Colombian cuisine. Depending on the day and time, choose between two starting options: 10:30 AM or 5:00 PM, and enjoy an exciting 3-hour gastronomic journey. Be guided by a professional bilingual chef and learn to prepare a delicious three-course menu using fresh, traditional ingredients from the Colombian Caribbean. Classes vary by day of the week, allowing you to choose between preparing the famous Posta Cartagenera, the exquisite Red Snapper Encocado, the delicious Seafood Casserole, or the typical Pescado al Cabrito and Arepa de Huevo. If you prefer something fresh and light, you can also opt for a class dedicated to making Ceviches. As you follow the chef’s instructions, discover local culinary techniques and secrets, while intoxicating aromas fill the kitchen. At the end, share the table with your classmates, savoring the menu you have created accompanied by a glass of wine and a pleasant chat. Choose from the following menus and preparation days: 1) Posta Cartagenera Menu * Mote de queso (White soup made of yam and local cheese) * Posta negra cartagenera (Black Topside beef), accompanied with coconut rice, plantains in temptation sauce and avocado ají * Tree tomato in syrup. >> Available: Monday and Thursday from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, and Tuesday from 5 PM to 8 PM 2) Red Snapper with Coconut Sauce * Three types of Carimañola (crab, cheese and ground beef) * Red snapper in coconut sauce, accompanied with coconut rice and patacones * Enyucado (Cassava and coconut cake) >> Available: Tuesday and Saturday 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM 3) Seafood Casserole Menu * Kibbeh & Baba ganoush (Lebanese heritage in Colombia) * Seafood stew garnish with coconut rice * Curuba mousse >> Available: Wednesday from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM and Friday 5 PM to 8 PM 4) Menu Fish with goat and Egg arepa * Arepa e’ huevo * Fish wrapped in bijao leaves garnish with yuca gnocchi * Corn leave wrapped candy >> Available: Thursday and Saturday from 5 PM to 8 PM 5) Ceviches Menu * Sea bass ceviche with banana and lemongrass emulsion * Shrimp and snail cocktail * Vegetarian coconut, mango and flower ceviche * Crispy squid and green mango ceviche with corozo fruit and hibiscus. >> Available: Monday and Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM, and Friday from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Includes

Welcome drink Professional bilingual chef ESP/ENG 3-hour cooking class Preparation of a 3-course menu + glass of wine All necessary ingredients and equipment

Important Information

  • Classes vary by day of the week Choose between different menus and preparation days Meeting point is in Getsemaní neighborhood Warm welcome with a refreshing drink upon arrival Please inform us about your dietary restrictions and possible food allergies.

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