A Traditional, Vegetarian Sri Lankan Cooking Class in the Heart of Colombo

Name: A Traditional, Vegetarian Sri Lankan Cooking Class in the Heart of Colombo
Brand: Traveling Spoon
SKU: 38f7a6eb-45f1-42e3-80db-9370540601d8
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Summary

This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Join Nalinka and her cook Kusum for a cooking class in their open style kitchen. Since Kusum does not speak any English Nalinka does a great job of explaining the ingredients, spices used and cooking process. During your 1-hour hands-on cooking class you will learn to knead the dough for the string hoppers and try your hand at using the noodle press to press out the dough in circles. Then while the string hoppers cook, cut the ingredients for the potato and tomato curry, coconut sambol or mallum and learn to cook them. Your cooking lesson will last about an hour before you join your host at her dining table to enjoy the meal Sri Lankan style, using your hands!

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Nalinka lives in a beautiful family home in the heart of a lush, residential neighborhood in Colombo 5. Her creativity and love for design is visible in her beautifully decorated home. Her contemporary home is tastefully decorated with handpicked art, photographs and unique pieces of furniture. Nalinka also enjoys painting, yoga and travel. Your healthy, vegetarian Sri Lankan cooking experience starts with a glass of refreshing fruit juice. A traditional Sri Lankan meal is Ayurvedic, healthy, and cooked with minimal or no oil. Nalinka turned vegetarian since she started to practice yoga and since most Sri Lankan dishes are made using local vegetables and fruits, it is very vegan friendly as well. On this experience you will learn about Sri Lankan cuisine and culture as you cook traditional Sri Lankan food with Nalinka in her kitchen. Please choose between either the string hopper or rice and curry meal when making your reservation request.

What’s included?

Private cooking class + lunch or dinner with your host Nalinka
Non Alcoholic beverages
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Gratuities
Lunch
Dinner
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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Traveling Spoon

About operator:

Traveling Spoon provides travelers with private, authentic food experiences, from homemade meals to cooking classes and market tours, with local hosts in their homes.