With the guidance of Jatou, the older sister, the operator will visit the local market to select fresh ingredients. After the market, the group will head to Jatou’s home, where a local dish will be cooked together!
This cooking class is perfect for anyone interested in experiencing a taste of the local culture and visiting a local home.
With the guidance of Jatou, the older sister, the operator will visit the local market to select fresh ingredients. After the market, the group will head to Jatou’s home, where a local dish will be cooked together!
This cooking class is perfect for anyone interested in experiencing a taste of the local culture and visiting a local home.
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Farato - Discover the art of cooking traditional Gambian dishes such as DOMODA: a savory peanut stew with pumpkin, fish, or beef. YASSA: a flavorful blend of mustard, onion, lemon, and chicken or fish. BENACHIN: a vibrant dish combining rice, tomato, cabbage, carrots, and your choice of meat or fish, mixed with a variety of spices.
The day begins…
- Farato - Discover the art of cooking traditional Gambian dishes such as DOMODA: a savory peanut stew with pumpkin, fish, or beef. YASSA: a flavorful blend of mustard, onion, lemon, and chicken or fish. BENACHIN: a vibrant dish combining rice, tomato, cabbage, carrots, and your choice of meat or fish, mixed with a variety of spices.
The day begins at 9 am when the driver arrives to pick you up. You will have the opportunity to change into traditional attire. Then, with a basket in hand, you will head to the lively market stalls to gather fresh vegetables, fish, spices, and other essential ingredients, just like the locals in Gambia.
Upon returning to Jatoo’s home cooking center, you will actively participate with Jatoo and her team, receiving expert guidance in preparing the dish of your choice. Once the meal is ready, you will sit down to enjoy your freshly prepared lunch, where every bite tells a story of culture and tradition. This communal dining experience is both unique and delightful. The meal is accompanied by refreshing local drinks like wonjo (hibiscus flower juice) and baobab (a creamy, nutrient-rich drink made from the baobab tree).
After the session, the driver will take you back to the hotel.
The experience typically lasts 3-5 hours.
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Domoda - We will either cook Domoda, Yassa or Benechin
- Domoda - We will either cook Domoda, Yassa or Benechin
- Please do not be allergic to anything
- Please do not be allergic to anything
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
