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Explore the flavors of Sri Lanka in a 4-hour cooking experience that combines a vibrant market tour with a home-style cooking class. Begin your journey at a local vegetable market, where fresh spices, herbs, and produce come alive amidst stories of Colombo’s rich history. Transition to a welcoming home kitchen, guided by a skilled Sri Lankan cook with over 20 years of experience. Learn to create traditional curries, mix spices, and master the art of making hoppers. Conclude your culinary adventure by savoring the delightful meal you prepared, featuring rice, curries, sambol, and a sweet dessert of curd with honey. Perfect for food lovers.
- 4-hour immersive cooking experience in Colombo
- Includes a guided tour of a lively local vegetable market
- Learn to cook traditional Sri Lankan dishes with a local expert
- Enjoy a delicious meal including rice, curries, and dessert
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Sri Lankan rice and curry
Sri Lankan rice and curry is a flavorful meal with steamed rice served alongside a variety of spicy curries made from vegetables, chicken, or fish.
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Batumoju
Batumoju is a sweet-and-sour Sri Lankan brinjal pickle made with onions, chilies, vinegar, and spices, served as a tasty side for rice.
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Hoppers
Hoppers are Sri Lankan bowl-shaped pancakes made from fermented rice flour and coconut milk, crispy on the edges and soft in the center. Perfect .
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potato curry
A creamy Sri Lankan potato curry cooked with coconut milk, turmeric, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and spices, giving a rich, comforting flavor.
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Crispy Sri Lankan papadam
Crispy Sri Lankan papadam made from lentil flour, lightly fried until golden and crunchy. A perfect side dish to enjoy with rice, curry, or snacks.
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Pol Symbol.
Pol Sambol is a spicy Sri Lankan coconut mix made with grated coconut, chili, lime, and onions. A fresh, flavorful side for rice, hoppers,
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Gotukola Sambol
Gotukola Sambol is a fresh Sri Lankan herbal salad made with finely chopped gotukola, coconut, onions, chili, and lime for a healthy, vibrant flavor.
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Sri Lankan dhal curry made
Sri Lankan dhal curry made with red lentils, coconut milk, turmeric, garlic, and spices, creating a creamy, mild, and comforting dish for any meal.
Dessert
Sri Lankan curd served with sweet kithul honey,
Sri Lankan curd served with sweet kithul honey, a smooth and creamy dessert with natural sweetness and a refreshing traditional flavor.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We offer free pickup within Colombo city limits. Please wait at your hotel lobby. For guests staying outside Colombo city, additional pickup charges apply. After booking, we will contact you via WhatsApp or email to confirm your pickup details.
We offer free pickup within Colombo city limits. Please wait at your hotel lobby. For guests staying outside Colombo city, additional pickup charges apply. After booking, we will contact you via WhatsApp or email to confirm your pickup details.
What to expect
Join this 4.5-hour Colombo Market Tour and Sri Lankan Cooking Class to experience authentic local flavors. Start by exploring the bustling Colombo vegetable market, where you’ll see fresh produce, spices, and some historic buildings nearby. On the way to the cooking class, you can also see a few historical sites of Colombo from outside. Then, head to a local home kitchen where an experienced Sri Lankan cook will guide you in preparing a traditional meal. Learn to cook rice and curry, hoppers, sambols, and more. At the end, enjoy the delicious meal you’ve prepared, gaining insight into Sri Lankan cuisine and culture.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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