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Cooking class with Jatou
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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in:
English
Offered languages
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- English
With the help of Jatou, who is our older sister, you will go to the local market to pick up fresh ingredients. After the market we will head to Jatous home where we will cook a local dish together!
This cooking class is for you if you are interested in experiencing a bit of the local culture and also visit a local home.
Example Menu
Main
Domoda
We will either cook Domoda, Yassa or Benechin
What's Included
Private transportation
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout
(multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:
We can pick you up at any hotel
What to expect
Learn how to cook a traditional Gambian dish such as DOMODA: a savoury peanut stew, pumpkin. Fish/beef. YASSA: mustard and onion, lemon, chicken/fish. BENACHIN: vibrant dish it combines rice, tomato, cabbage, carrots, and your choice of meat or fish mix with an array of spices.
The day starts at 9 am when our driver comes to pick you. We will let you to change into a local outfit. After you will go to the bustling market stalls with your basket in the hand to source fresh vegetables fish. Spices and other essential ingredients as locals do in the Gambia.
Upon your return to Jatoos home cooking center. You will fully participate with Jatoo and her team you will receive expert guidance to preparing one of the dishes of your choice.
After the meal is ready you will sit down to enjoy your freshly meal for lunch every bite tells a story of culture and tradition. This communal dining experience is unique and ecstasy. After the meal is accompanied by refreshing local drinks like wonjo (hibiscus flowers juice) and baobab (a creamy nutrient rich drink made from baobab tree)
After the session our driver will take you back to the hotel.
Usually it takes 3-5 hours.
The day starts at 9 am when our driver comes to pick you. We will let you to change into a local outfit. After you will go to the bustling market stalls with your basket in the hand to source fresh vegetables fish. Spices and other essential ingredients as locals do in the Gambia.
Upon your return to Jatoos home cooking center. You will fully participate with Jatoo and her team you will receive expert guidance to preparing one of the dishes of your choice.
After the meal is ready you will sit down to enjoy your freshly meal for lunch every bite tells a story of culture and tradition. This communal dining experience is unique and ecstasy. After the meal is accompanied by refreshing local drinks like wonjo (hibiscus flowers juice) and baobab (a creamy nutrient rich drink made from baobab tree)
After the session our driver will take you back to the hotel.
Usually it takes 3-5 hours.
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please do not be allergic to anything
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Kassama Tours
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Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
Short term availability
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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