Cape Town: Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap
Bo-Kaap, Cape Town
Learn how to cook a typical Malay dish in the iconic Bo-Kaap. Discover the culture and rich culinary traditions of Malay from a friendly local. Savor the delicious feast you prepared.
Bo-Kaap Malay Cooking Class in Cape Town
Join a cooking class in Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, to learn authentic Malay recipes suited for food enthusiasts and cultural explorers.
Description
Meet a local chef in their home within the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood, known for its vibrant houses on the lower slopes of Signal Hill, part of Table Mountain. This class offers an authentic insight into Cape Malay cuisine, which blends African, Malaysian, and Indonesian influences introduced by slaves during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Explore the neighborhood and take photos of the distinctive colorful houses before learning how to prepare various dishes, such as stews, roasts, and sauce-heavy curries. The chef will guide you through key cooking techniques and the use of spices like ginger, fennel, star anise, tamarind, and turmeric, which gives Malay food its unique aroma and flavor.
After cooking, enjoy a lunch consisting of the dishes you prepared, accompanied by soft drinks served in a local home environment.
Highlights
- Hands-on cooking class in Bo-Kaap focused on Malay meals
- Explore Bo-Kaap’s colorful houses and vibrant neighborhood
- Learn authentic Malay cooking techniques and ingredients
- Experience Cape Malay culinary traditions with a local chef
- Enjoy a lunch of your prepared dishes with soft drinks
Includes
- Cooking class
- Ingredients
- Cooking equipment
- Chef instructor
- Lunch
- Soft drinks
Excludes
- Alcoholic drinks
- Transportation
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book this class in the morning for the best light and cooler temperatures. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a camera to capture Bo-Kaap’s distinctive colors.
