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Join Cat, a passionate home cook who learned the art of traditional cooking from her grandmother and mother, for a hands-on cooking class in her condo just outside the city center of Malacca.
In this intimate 1.5-hour Peranakan cooking class, you'll dive into the rich flavors of Malaysian cuisine, which beautifully blends Chinese and Malay influences. The vibrant, spicy, and savory essence of Malay cooking, characterized by essential ingredients like sambal chili paste, shallots, and belacan (shrimp paste).
This is not just a cooking class; it’s an immersive experience that connects you to the heart of Malaysian cuisine.
- Authentic Peranakan cooking class in Malacca
- Join Cat in her cozy condo to learn to prepare two dishes from scratch in 1.5 hours
- After cooking, sit down to savor the meal you’ve prepared, sharing stories and experiences that often make travel so memorable
- Engage in conversations about Peranakan culture, food history, and the importance of family recipes
Example Menu
Starter
Welcome Drink
Blue Pea Flower & Pandan or Lemongrass Gula Melaka Drink
Starter
Fish crackers with white bait sambal or Pineapple Kerabu (salad)
or Otak Otak (ground fish wrapped in a leaf parcel and steamed or grilled) or Jiu Hu Char (stir fried jicama with shredded cuttlefish)
Main
Main: Chicken Pongteh with Potato (chicken in fermented soy bean)
or Stir-fry Tamarind Prawns or Ikan Chuan Chuan (fish in fermented bean paste)
Main
Vegetable
Spicy Okra Sambal or Pucuk Paku Masak Lemak (vegetables in coconut milk) or Kangkong Masak Titek (morning glory in fermented krill broth)
Dessert
Dessert
Kuih Ee (sticky glutinous rice balls in syrup) or Ang Ku Kueh (sweet dumpling)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your host Catherina at her home in Malacca City. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'before you go' section in your voucher for the exact address. Above only offers neighborhood details and not the exact address.
What to expect
Cat offers a hands-on cooking class in Malacca, during which you will get to cook along with her. Learn to cook a main dish and dessert in your 1.5 hour Peranakan cooking class in Malacca. Learn to make chicken pongteh with potato (chicken in fermented soy bean) or stir-fry tamarind prawns or ikan chuan chuan (fish in fermented bean paste) and kueh (a traditional dessert). After cooking enjoy the meal you helped prepare.
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
- Private, personalized experience
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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