PERUVIAN COOKING LESSONS WITH A TRADITIONAL CUSQUEÑO CHEF

A gastronomical journey that takes you throughout the Peruvian coast, highlands and jungle, the different and unequivocal flavors that you will try throughout our cooking class will spoil your palate as you participate in the best culinary experience found in the city of Cusco.

PERU ADVENTURES CULINARY Experiences will immerse you into the world of Peruvian gastronomy and is a personalized and participatory class developed in a fun and dynamic environment so that everyone can join in no matter the amount of kitchen knowledge or previous experience had.

THE STEPS

In just 04 hours you will engage in our six step course including topics such as the history of Peruvian gastronomy, concepts of the kitchen, tropical fruit and Andean super food tasting, Pisco tasting, Pisco Sour and Chilcano de Pisco preparation and finally the preparing and cooking of two of Peru’s most emblematic dishes: Ceviche and Lomo Saltado with Alpaca. In addition, the chefs from our restaurants will spoil you with criolle and Novo-Andina small bite appetizers such as cuy (guinea pig), stuffed potatoes, aji de gallina and causas, amongst others.

Step 1: The Introduction

Our instructor/Chef will provide an introduction to Peruvian culinary culture touching on the history, biodiversity and geography of the subject while also explaining the different concepts and gastronomical theories surrounding it.

Step 2: Colors, Aromas and Textures

Our interpretive “Market” space provides all of the products one may find at the local San Pedro Market but in an organized, clean and safe manner. This is a concentrated space with Peruvian potato varieties, diverse types of aji peppers, corn and quinoa amonst many other products.

Step 3: The Exotics

Because of its tropical location, Peru is home to many tropical fruit varieties and during this step we will have the opportunity to enjoy sweet, acidic and semi-sour seasonal fruits.

Step 4: A Sea of Flavors

Our first dish will be a delicate Peruvian ceviche made using fresh coastal fish with a mix of local ingredients that make it unique and unforgettable.

Step 5: Pisco O’Clock During this step we will enjoy Peru’s prized liquor while learning its intruiguing history. To finish this step we will prepare our Pisco Sour and Chilcano de Pisco.

Step 6: Working Time

After the demonstration and instruction given by our Chef all of the participants will prepare their Lomo Saltados utilizing wok sauteeing techniques. We will then enjoy our meal and provide the recipes of the dishes prepared during the class.

Why Choose Us?

We provide 100% participatory, personalized experiences for those with or without culinary experience
Our products are of utmost quality, are fresh and are extremely carefully prepared