Premium Private Market Visit and Cooking Class in Goa with a Local Family
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Overview
Enjoy a private and authentic market tour and cooking class in a local home with host Rita who became well-known for her Goan cooking.
Enjoy a private and authentic market tour and cooking class in a local home with host Rita who became well-known for her Goan cooking. She has been mentioned in cookbooks such as John Gregory Smith's “Mighty Spice Express” and was featured in Fox Traveller's “Twist of Taste.” This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Rita will take you to a local market to discover local Goan produce. After that, the cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Rita will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Indian dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's Goan home. • Market tour and cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to India's culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Indian hospitality in a residential Goan neighborhood • Vegetarian options available
What is included
Savor a delicious home-cooked meal prepared with fresh, local ingredients, offering an authentic culinary experience.
Enjoy the convenience of all gratuities being included, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.
Rest assured that all fees and taxes are incorporated, providing clarity and simplifying your booking.
Immerse yourself in a private market tour and cooking class led by your host Rita, where you will learn to prepare traditional dishes using local produce.
What do I need to know
You will visit a local market with Rita and discover local and regional Goan produce before returning home for your traditional Goan cooking class. Your experience starts with a welcome beverage and snack
as you learn to prepare masala chai with spices and herbs. Before you start your cooking class
Rita will give you a brief introduction to an array of spices and herbs used in Indian cuisine. During the cooking class in Goa you will learn to cook 2-3 traditional Goan dishes in Rita's colorful outdoor kitchen studio. Followed by your meal together where you will sit down to enjoy the dishes you helped prepare. Your meal might start with rissois de camarao (prawn puffs)
followed by vindalo or xacuti (Goan curry)
cabbage foogath (cabbage stir fry) and caldin (prawn curry with coconut milk) or khatkhatem (mixed vegetable stew). For dessert you may enjoy bolo mimosa (coconut pie) or manganem (a traditional sweet dessert made with coconut milk).
Product-SKU 26138572
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