Cooking Class and Food Market Experience
Cuenca Experience
Meeting point:
Hotel and Airbnb Pick-up
Departures:
9:30 am (Private tours flexible)
Free cancellation:
up to 24 in advance
About this trip
Join us for a delectable journey through the vibrant world of Ecuadorian cuisine. Discover the city’s rich culinary heritage as local families share their daily cooking traditions with you. Savor authentic home-cooked meals and unforgettable flavors. Perfect for food lovers seeking a unique experience, this gastronomic adventure awaits. Reserve your culinary tour today and treat your taste buds!
Highlights:
Discover the vibrant and colorful "10 de Agosto" Food Market.
Unlock the secrets of Ecuadorian cuisine in our cooking class with a local family.
Learn about the local foods, vegetables, and fruits that make up the heart of the Cuenca cuisine.
What To Expect
We'll start with a visit to the "10 de Agosto" local market, where we'll handpick the freshest and most flavorful ingredients straight from the local farmers and vendors. There's something truly special about selecting ingredients from the source and bringing that farm-to-table experience to our kitchen.
Join us as we step into the heart of an Ecuadorian home, where a skilled cook awaits to guide us through the culinary magic. Whether we're making a potato soup "Locro de papas", the very traditional chicken stew "Seco de Pollo," or any of the other options available, you’ll not only learn the history behind these dishes but also savor their delicious flavors.
Get ready to experience the vibrant flavors, tantalizing aromas, and warm hospitality that Ecuadorian cuisine has to offer. This is a journey for the senses that you won't want to miss!
What’s included
✓ Hotel pick-up
✓ Tour guide in English/Spanish
✓ Private transport
✓ Cooking class experience with a local family
✓ Ingredients for cooking class
Not included
✘ Personal Expenses
✘ Tips
MENU:
Starter:
1. Locro de papas, a soup made with potatoes, cheese and avocado.
2. Quinoa Soup, made with quinoa, cheese, milk, onions, and garlic.
3. Empanadas de Viento, fried cheese empanadas until crispy and served sprinkled with sugar.
Main course:
1. Seco de Pollo, chicken slowly stew cooking in a sauce of onions, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, herbs, and spices. Served with rice, some fried plantain, and salad.
2. Fritada, fried until crisp cubes of pork served with Llapingachos (grilled mashed potatoes), corn, and salad.
3. Menestra, prepared by stew cooking beans with onion, pepper, tomato, garlic, cumin, and cilantro. It's served with roast meat rice, avocado, fried ripe bananas, and salad.
4. Vegetarian and Vegan options are available upon request. If you have any special menu requests feel free to let us know.
Cancellation Policy:
You can cancel up to 24 hours before your experience for a full refund. Cancellation within 24 hours of the experience, will not be eligible for refund.
Changes made less than 24 hours before the experience will be subject to availability.
This experience requires a minimum of 2 participants. If conditions are not met, we reserve the right to cancel. We will offer you an alternative date/experience or a full refund.
