Private Peruvian Cooking Class in the Sacred Valley with Anilu

5.0
(3 reviews)
Cusco, Peru

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Join Diego in his outdoor kitchen where he will show you how to make classic Peruvian dishes like ceviche (fresh fish cured in citrus juice), lomo saltado (marinated beef sirloin, sautéed with onions, peppers and fried potatoes), tacu tacu (rice and roasted beans), papa la huancaína (potatoes with a spicy, savory sauce), causa rellena (potato puree garnished with yellow aji sauces and lemon, stuffed with onion, avocado and tuna) or arroz chaufa (sautéed rice with green onions and sesame seeds, a chifa (Chinese-Peruvian) dish). You will learn how to properly cut the fish for the ceviche and how to carefully balance the flavors, and he will teach you some of his favorite cooking tricks. 

Diego can demonstrate how to cook the dishes, or you can have a hands-on lesson. Just let them know your preferences! What better way to learn about a country's culture and cuisine than to cook with its locals?

Example Menu

Starter

Ceviche Clásico or Nikkei Ceviche

Classic Peruvian ceviche with fresh fish cured in citrus, or Nikkei-style ceviche with Japanese-Peruvian flavors

Main

Ají de Gallina, Lomo Saltado or Arroz Chaufa con Chijaukai

Creamy Peruvian chicken with ají amarillo, Stir-fried beef with onions, tomatoes and fries, or Peruvian-Chinese fried rice served with crispy chicken

What's Included

Private Peruvian cooking class with your local host Anilu
Traditional Peruvian meal featuring the dishes prepared during your experience

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This experience takes place at your host’s restaurant and B&B, Pakakuna, in Urubamba, approximately 1.5 hours from Cusco.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Meet your host Anilú at her restaurant and B&B in Urubamba, in Peru’s beautiful Sacred Valley, for a private, hands-on Peruvian cooking class. Join Anilú in her outdoor kitchen and learn to prepare an appetizer and main course, choosing from traditional dishes such as ceviche, causa, lomo saltado, tacu tacu or arroz chaufa. Learn local cooking techniques, such as properly cutting fish and balancing the bright, citrusy flavors of ceviche or stir-frying beef over high heat for lomo saltado’s signature smoky char. After cooking, sit down together in the relaxed setting of Pakakuna to savor fresh, authentic Peruvian dishes while music plays in the background, accompanied by wine or traditional pisco sours.

Ideal for travelers looking to experience Peruvian culture through its food and cook alongside a local in Urubamba.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Cancellation Policy

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

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