Peruvian Cooking Class & Market Tour with Exotic Fruits Experience + Airport Pickup

What to Expect

Passionate about cooking? Join us on a culinary adventure starting at a bustling local market, where you’ll uncover the secrets of Peruvian gastronomy and pick out the freshest ingredients. Then, roll up your sleeves and cook Peru’s signature dishes alongside an expert chef and professional guide. Round-trip transportation from and to Lima airport is included for your convenience.

Menu

Starters:

• Ceviche: Prepared with fresh fish marinated with "Leche de tigre", a mixture of fish juice, lemon, chili, onion, cilantro, garlic, and spices, which gives it a unique intensity of flavor. "Leche de tigre" not only enhances the flavor of the fish but also creates a perfect marinade that brings out the spiciness and acidity. It is accompanied by onions, sweet potato, and corn, generating an explosion of freshness and textures in every bite.
• Causa: Delicately prepared layers of mashed potatoes, seasoned with lemon, yellow chili, salt, and oil. And accompanied by a select mix of vegetables and quinoa. Its colorful presentation and combination of flavors make it a popular starter in Peruvian cuisine.
• Papa Rellena: This dish features mashed potatoes filled with a savory blend of seasoned ground beef, onions, olives, and hard-boiled eggs. The stuffed potatoes are delicately fried until golden brown and crispy, creating a perfect balance between the crunchy exterior and the tender, savory interior. An authentic expression of Peruvian home cooking at its finest.

Main Course:

• Lomo Saltado: An emblematic dish that fuses Chinese and Peruvian influences. It consists of pieces of beef sautéed over high heat with onion, tomato, yellow chili pepper, soy sauce, and vinegar, achieving a juicy and intense flavor. It is served with French fries and white rice, combining textures and flavors in a perfect balance.
• Ají de Pollo: It is prepared with shredded chicken breast, cooked in a thick sauce made with yellow chili and spices. Its texture is enriched with cheese and nuts, adding depth to the flavor. It is served with white rice, boiled potatoes, hard-boiled egg, and black olives, achieving a delicious and balanced combination that makes it one of the most beloved dishes in Peru.
• Pescado a la Chorrillana: Fried fish fillet, covered with an exquisite sauce made from onions, tomatoes, garlic, and chili peppers, which provides an intensity of unique and authentic flavors. This delicious dish is accompanied by soft sweet potatoes and rice, creating a perfect combination of textures and aromas that delight the palate.

Note:

• All dishes are available in vegetarian options, replacing meat with equally delicious ingredients.
• If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know.

Schedule

Hotel/Airport Pick-up

• Car transfer to Surquillo area

Market exploration (Mercado #2 de Surquillo) including:

• Context and traditional market routine briefing.
• Local ingredients and products presentation.
• Exotic fruits sampling.
• Hidden-gems and local food “secrets”.
• Fish and seafood products explanation.

Cookin Class including:

• Traditional flavors and processes explanation.
• Cooking guidance by a chef and a guide.
• Starter plate and main course.
• Fruit sampling and local soft beverage.
• Native potatoes sampling.

Car transfer to Hotel/Airport area

Hotel/Airport drop-off