For years, I've had this idea about doing an island cooking class. Not being an islander, I didn't want to teach it myself, but I kept thinking how great it would be to offer a class on making some of the great dishes that are typical to here. I remember learning how to peel a green plantain and grate a coconut to make coconut milk, and how much I enjoyed discovering how to use the vegetables that are typical to here, like yucca and malanga, and I thought it would be great for travelers visiting to share these experiences as well.
This Sunday, my vision finally became a reality, thanks to our new cook, my friend's mom, Miss B. Students got to learn the steps to making tapado, a seafood stew in a coconut milk broth. We had people peeling, chopping, grating, kneading- lots of hands on participation as Miss B guided everyone through the steps to make this delicious meal. After the cooking? Eating of course :) We all enjoyed the fruits of our labour, a warm, filling bowl of tapado.
An island cooking class will be offered every Sunday at 5:30pm, and is open to everyone, not just hostel guests. The cost is $15 per person plus taxes and includes all ingredients. Space is limited, so sign up in advance. If you have a group of 6-8 that would like to schedule a cooking class during the day, just let us know and we'll arrange one for you.
This Sunday, my vision finally became a reality, thanks to our new cook, my friend's mom, Miss B. Students got to learn the steps to making tapado, a seafood stew in a coconut milk broth. We had people peeling, chopping, grating, kneading- lots of hands on participation as Miss B guided everyone through the steps to make this delicious meal. After the cooking? Eating of course :) We all enjoyed the fruits of our labour, a warm, filling bowl of tapado.
An island cooking class will be offered every Sunday at 5:30pm, and is open to everyone, not just hostel guests. The cost is $15 per person plus taxes and includes all ingredients. Space is limited, so sign up in advance. If you have a group of 6-8 that would like to schedule a cooking class during the day, just let us know and we'll arrange one for you.
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