Try Gourmet Peruvian cuisine with a Local in the Sacred Valley of Urubamba

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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

Starter

Papa a la huancaina

Main

Causa rellena

Main

Lomo saltado

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Homecooked Peruvian meal
Gratuities
Private cooking class + meal with your host Anilu
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your host Anilu in Urubamba. Pakakuna is located 1.5 hours from Cusco. Exact address and Google map location can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Join Diego in their 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) and papa la huancaína (potatoes with a spicy, savory sauce) or 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). During this cooking demonstration, learn how to properly cut the fish for ceviche and how to carefully balance the flavors while Diego teaches you some of his favorite cooking tricks. Diego can demonstrate how to cook the dishes, or you can have a hands-on lesson (please note your preference during booking). After your meal is prepared, sit down together to savor fresh, authentic Peruvian dishes while music plays in the background.

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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Cooking Classes
Lunch
Dinner
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

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

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