Kota Kinabalu: Small-Group Cooking Class with Market Visit

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the essence of Sabah’s culinary heritage with this authentic borneo traditional cooking class. Set in a welcoming family home, this hands-on experience lets you prepare iconic dishes. Guided by Mummy Halimah with long history of chef. you'll get an immersive experience, learning not only the recipes but also the cultural stories behind each dish and stories. This class is inclusive, offering options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free preferences upon request, ensuring all can join the fun.

Menu list, please choose 2 main dishes and 1 vege dish for cooking

* chicken rendang
* chicken likku
* hinava (fish ceviche)
* gulai fish
* sambal tempe
* kerabu pakis
* sabah vege + pumpkin in coconut milk
* sayer pecal (local vege with peanut sauce)
* prawn and squid in buttermilk sauce
* laksa nyonya

This is a hands-on class where you will be cooking the dishes yourselves, with guidance from Mummy Halimah. Get step-by-step instructions on how to craft each delicious dish.

What's Included

Local market tour
All ingredients and tools
Hands-on class making 3 dishes
Dessert, coffee and tea
Cooking class with lunch
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Alcoholic beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our crew will pick you up at the Kota Kinabalu city or kinarut based on the start time; ensure that your hotel is correct prior reservation.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Begin your adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel lobby with transfer inclusive.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Head to a local market with your host, Mummy Halimah, to search for traditional ingredients, spices, and groceries needed for your cooking class. Learn about local produce and familiarize yourself with the unique ingredients of Sabah.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    After the market tour, drive approximately 20 minutes to a local village where the cooking class will take place. Upon arrival, settle in and enjoy a welcome drink while getting to know your hosts, Mummy Halimah and her daughter Lenny. Learn to cook two traditional dishes and a local vegetable dish. This is a hands-on class where you will be cooking the dishes yourselves, with guidance from Mummy Halimah. Get step-by-step instructions on how to craft each delicious dish. After cooking, sit down and enjoy the meal of your creation, accompanied by dessert, coffee, or tea.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    After lunch, head back to your hotel with an estimated arrival at 2:00 PM.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Your host will make every effort to satisfy any unique dietary needs you may have.
  • Any guest has special dietary such as vegetarian, gluten free, allergic to any foods do let us know in advance and will arrange a recommend suitable menu in exchange
  • The experience usually takes place in a private class.
Supplied by Wadi Rum Fire Camp

Tags

Dining Experiences
Cooking Classes
Lunch
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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