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Ready to level up your culinary skills? Our Carimañola Cooking Class is more than a course—it's a deep dive into Colombian cuisine, culture, and history.
Why Choose Our Carimañola Cooking Class?
Local Expertise: Learn the secrets of crafting the perfect carimañola from chefs who are native to Colombia.
Cultural Immersion: Discover the African influences and rich history that make this dish more than just an appetizer—it's a historical delicacy.
Preserve Heritage: Help keep a fading culinary tradition alive by mastering a dish that holds a special place in Colombian culture.
Deep Dive: This isn't a surface-level course. You'll walk away understanding the 'why' and 'how' behind every ingredient and technique.
Become an Ambassador: Equip yourself with the knowledge and skill to not only recreate, but also represent authentic Colombian cuisine wherever you go.
Example Menu
Main
Carimañola
Crispy yuca exterior, molten cheese core. One bite, and you're in cheesy paradise.
Main
Pastel de Yuca
Ground meat marinated in zesty salsa encased in a crispy yuca shell.
Starter
Colombian Guacamole
Colombian Guacamole takes the classic dip up a notch, blending creamy avocado with unique Colombian herbs.
Starter
Spicy Herb Drizzle
Fresh herbs blend with zingy spices to create Aji de Yerbas de Colombia.
Starter
Exotic Lulo Juice
Lulo Juice is a rollercoaster of tangy and sweet, a Colombian nectar that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Looking forward to meeting you outside our family home, right by the black door
What to expect
Your host Andres studied at Colombia's top culinary university and cooks alongside Doña, the family matriarch who has been making carimañolas for decades.
The class unfolds in 5 hands-on steps:
1. Select the Cassava — learn to identify fresh yuca by texture and freshness, the first secret to great carimañolas.
2. Craft the Filling — Colombian spices and aromatics from the Caribbean coast, made from scratch.
3. Fry Your Carimañolas — shape, stuff, and fry until golden. Crispy outside, molten inside.
4. Learn the Secrets — discover the African culinary heritage behind this iconic Colombian dish.
5. Taste & Celebrate — enjoy carimañolas, Pastel de Yuca, Colombian Guacamole, and fresh Lulo juice together.
Vegan-friendly options available upon request. Maximum 5 guests.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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