Negombo Sri Lankan Rice and Curry Cooking Class
Description
Learn from a dynamic team who make learning fun. The activity is completely hands-on. You prepare your meal in a traditional outdoor kitchen at the junction of a river and a canal location connects you with history. For hundreds of years, spices were transported on barges that along the river and canal where you cook. The location connects you with nature. You cook in an outdoor kitchen next to the water. At sunset, hundreds of fruit bats fly overhead. Enjoy the meal you have prepared in our waterfront dining pavilion. Use authentic tools including an antique grinding stone, cooking utensils made from bamboo and coconut shells, and locally made terracotta pots. Learn about the spices that made Sri Lanka so important in the spice trade and that make Sri Lankan cuisine so distinctive.
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- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Reviews(4)
Awkward beginning to the experience since my ticket should NOT have been issued, the cooking course having been paused during ongoing hotel renovations. But computers have a mind of their own and here I was, an unexpected client with a paid-for ticket on my phone. Fortunately (and very kindly) the hotel manager took matters in hand, rang up the teacher-chef who arrived with a basketful of fresh vegetables and fragrant spices. He was knowledgeable, highly skilled and very patient towards an enthusiastic but clumsy beginner. I enjoyed the step-by-step introduction to Sri Lankan cuisine. By the time the course was done, a 7-course was ready to be enjoyed. Highly recommend the experience ( as soon as the experience comes back on line)
This Sri Lankan cooking class was a great way to spend an afternoon, we learned how to make 4 different curries, salads, sambols and rice; which we then got to eat at the end! While food was cooking we were shown different herbs, spices and vegetables being grown around the garden. This class was a highlight of my trip.
Would recommend 100%, even if you travel alone! The cooking was a lot of fun and the two employees explained everything well and just had a great experience out of it.
Vielen Dank für Ihre ausführliche Bewertung. Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie so eine tolle Erfahrung gemacht haben und den Kochkurs so begeistert weiterempfehlen. Unsere engagierten Mitarbeiter sorgen dafür, dass der Spaß immer im Vordergrund steht.
Great knowledgeable chefs who made me feel incredibly welcome. Would do again. The food was vegi only and tasted unbelievable, though hopefully next time I can make some meat dishes
We're delighted that you enjoyed the cooking class. It's great to hear that the chefs made you feel welcome and that the whole experience was so fulfilling. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences.
