Traditional Mexican Salsa Cooking Class With Local Chef

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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Delve into Mexico’s vibrant culinary traditions with a hands-on sauce-making class in Mexico City, perfect for travelers eager to explore authentic flavors. This class, led by an expert gourmet chef, offers a deep dive into traditional Mexican techniques and recipes. You’ll start by preparing fresh guacamole and a zesty molcajete red sauce made from serrano chili, garlic, and tomatoes. From there, you’ll explore the creation of a green sauce using jalapeños and lime, and a ranchera sauce with serrano chili and tomatoes. The highlight of the session is crafting a mango and chili manzano sauce, featuring a flavorful blend of mango, garlic, purple onions, and a mix of chilis like habanero, pasilla, chipotle, and morita. This class is perfect for anyone looking to embrace Mexican culture through its bold and flavorful sauces—reserve your spot today!

Example Menu

Main

Traditional Guacamole

With avocado, tomatoes and onions

Main

Molcajete Red Sauce

Serrano chili, tomato and garlic

Main

Green Sauce

Jalapeño chili, lime and salt

Main

Ranchera Sauce

Serrano chili, tomatoes, onion

Main

Mango and Chili Manzano Sauce

What's Included

Licensed or certified personal guide
The chef provides all the necessary equipment and ingredients for the class.
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The chef will be waiting for you outside of the venue. The venue is located on the left side of the restaurant Rincón Argentino.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Immerse yourself in the bold and vibrant flavors of Mexico with a hands-on sauce-making class in Mexico City. Led by a skilled local chef, this culinary experience lets you explore the art of crafting authentic Mexican sauces while mastering traditional techniques. Begin with a classic Mexican favorite—fresh guacamole—paired with a zesty molcajete red sauce made from serrano chili, garlic, and tomatoes. From there, you’ll create a variety of flavorful sauces, including a green sauce with jalapeños and lime, and a ranchera sauce infused with serrano chili and tomatoes. To cap it off, you’ll prepare a mango and chili manzano sauce featuring ingredients like mango, garlic, purple onions, and a medley of chilis including habanero, pasilla, chipotle, and morita. If you’re looking to connect with Mexico’s culinary heritage up close, book your spot today and dive into the world of traditional Mexican sauces!

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • This is a BYOB event. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.
  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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