Vegetarian Traditional Mexican Cooking Class
Overview
This workshop is quite interactive; you're going to actively participate in preparing the food we all are going to eat. Either you're a beginner in the kitchen or a master chef. The only thing I ask is that you're passionate about cooking.
I'll share with you some stories, especially from my scouting and exploration of the state of Oaxaca, mainly from La Mixteca and the Central Valley regions.
Finally, we all are going to enjoy the meals we cooked, I'll show you a couple of techniques to make your food look fantastic with little effort (food love starts with the sight!)
Mexican food, thus, Oaxacan cuisine has a significant foundation on corn, so we are going to learn about this cornerstone ingredient of the local gastronomy.
This workshop is a vegetarian/vegan one, but meat dates could be booked in advance.
I'll share with you some stories, especially from my scouting and exploration of the state of Oaxaca, mainly from La Mixteca and the Central Valley regions.
Finally, we all are going to enjoy the meals we cooked, I'll show you a couple of techniques to make your food look fantastic with little effort (food love starts with the sight!)
Mexican food, thus, Oaxacan cuisine has a significant foundation on corn, so we are going to learn about this cornerstone ingredient of the local gastronomy.
This workshop is a vegetarian/vegan one, but meat dates could be booked in advance.
Inclusions
- Soda/Pop - Soft drinks, not quite soda, but fresh fruit based fresh drinks
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea - Soft drinks, not quite soda, but fresh fruit based fresh drinks
What to expect
We are going to meet at the local market. We will buy the ingredients we are going to use later for the cooking class. Then we'll head to my cooking studio to get a deeper introduction to the ingredients and dishes we'll prepare.
Remember to contact me before booking your experience so that I can make the proper modifications to the menu according to your food restrictions or preferences.
Once we are settled and refreshed with some fresh Aguas Frescas (flavored infused traditional drink) we are going to start preparing the food, I'll assign to the participants different tasks and responsibilities in order to achieve our main goal; having our three-course-meal menu prepared.
When the food is ready, we are going to share the table and finish the journey while enjoying the delicious things we worked on.
Remember that some dishes could be modified to fit diet requirements like vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and others.
Sample Menu
• Salad - A delicious (non-boring) salad will be included.
• Soup to choose from different options - There are many soups that we could prepare. I'll show you the options before we start. We'll adapt the soup to the season ingredients.
• Traditional vegetarian main dish - We are going to serve a seasonal, traditional dish. Either vegetarian/vegan natural one or meat-based adapted one.
Remember to contact me before booking your experience so that I can make the proper modifications to the menu according to your food restrictions or preferences.
Once we are settled and refreshed with some fresh Aguas Frescas (flavored infused traditional drink) we are going to start preparing the food, I'll assign to the participants different tasks and responsibilities in order to achieve our main goal; having our three-course-meal menu prepared.
When the food is ready, we are going to share the table and finish the journey while enjoying the delicious things we worked on.
Remember that some dishes could be modified to fit diet requirements like vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and others.
Sample Menu
• Salad - A delicious (non-boring) salad will be included.
• Soup to choose from different options - There are many soups that we could prepare. I'll show you the options before we start. We'll adapt the soup to the season ingredients.
• Traditional vegetarian main dish - We are going to serve a seasonal, traditional dish. Either vegetarian/vegan natural one or meat-based adapted one.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Air Purifier with HEPA filter is active during the class
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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March 2022
We had such an amazing experience doing the mole cooking class with Luis. What separates this to the others, in our opinion, is that it is a much more intimate experience, as you’re invited to Luis’ beautiful home and get to learn more than just cooking. You will also learn about the history of m...
We had such an amazing experience doing the mole cooking class with Luis. What separates this to the others, in our opinion, is that it is a much more intimate experience, as you’re invited to Luis’ beautiful home and get to learn more than just cooking. You will also learn about the history of mole and get an insight on what’s it really like to live in Oaxaca city. Luis makes you feel at home and starts the day by going to his local market grabbing what we needed for the day. For the cooking class, Luis was very ambitious and crammed a lot of things to make, he certainly made sure we were both very busy roasting, chopping or blending something! We made traditional hot chocolate for breakfast, which was eaten with a brioche that was bought earlier in the market. Then guacamole as a snack, followed by 2 types of mole, rice and agua de piña. You even get to visit the local mill to grind the mole, with a trip to eat some nieves (ice cream) on the way. At the end of the class, we all sat down and ate what we made. Luis explains things easily and nothing felt rushed and we both had a fantastic time. It was like going to an old friend’s house and making a meal together. Thank you Luis!38kez
March 2022
We had a wonderful experience at this mole cooking class. The class was an immersive cultural experience with a walk through the local market. It was extremely helpful getting to know the good places to pick up local food items, like chocolate and quesillo, as well. Luis also has a really nice ki...
We had a wonderful experience at this mole cooking class. The class was an immersive cultural experience with a walk through the local market. It was extremely helpful getting to know the good places to pick up local food items, like chocolate and quesillo, as well. Luis also has a really nice kitchen stocked with great cookware. Throughout the cooking portion of the class, we also learned various skills that would be applicable to many types of cooking beyond just mole. These are lifelong skills that you would not pick up from just watching a video. The mole also turned out to be absolutely delicious! As for COVID safety, Luis did a tremendous job with safety protocols. He clearly showed that he cares and we felt safe the entire time. If this is your concern, do not fret because this is as safe as you could get. I would 100% recommend this class to anyone looking to not only pick up new cooking skills but also learn more about the local food culture!198cassandral
November 2021
I really loved this class with Luis! He was so kind and knowledgeable.We made so much food that I needed a nap afterwards. The meals we made were delicious, and I also had a chance to practice my Spanish with him. He gave me lots of good recommendations for things to do in Oaxaca while visiting. ...
I really loved this class with Luis! He was so kind and knowledgeable.We made so much food that I needed a nap afterwards. The meals we made were delicious, and I also had a chance to practice my Spanish with him. He gave me lots of good recommendations for things to do in Oaxaca while visiting. I would definitely take another class with him. If you are coming to Oaxaca, you should add this to your itinerary.MrJalo
October 2020
We did the Vegan Cooking Class with Luis and it was really great. We first met up at the local market to get the groceries for the cooking class. In our case the masa dough and lots of vegetables. We then walked the 5min it took to reach his kitchen and started cooking. Luis is really passio...
We did the Vegan Cooking Class with Luis and it was really great. We first met up at the local market to get the groceries for the cooking class. In our case the masa dough and lots of vegetables. We then walked the 5min it took to reach his kitchen and started cooking. Luis is really passionate about the food but also what it represents and the people behind it. We got to learn a lot about local and native produce and then also cook with it. 5h has never gone so fast. The best part is that YOU ACTUALLY GET TO DO THE COOKING. Sadly in so many cooking classes this is not the case. We made Guacamole, a salad with heirloom tomatoes and huitlacoche (fungus corn), molotes, salsa and tamales with beans. We also made Hibiscus water which is a classic. Everything tasted 👌🔥 During Covid-times Luis assured us he takes all the necessary precautions which you could tell. If you get the chance you should really try to do a cooking class with Nomad Cook!RTW-andrewt
January 2020
I'm so glad we arranged a cooking adventure with Luis! He's a remarkable guy, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Totally recommend! We bought ingredients at the local market, and went back to his studio to prepare the meal, and then ate up a wonderful lunch. The kitchen is not all glossy an...
I'm so glad we arranged a cooking adventure with Luis! He's a remarkable guy, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Totally recommend! We bought ingredients at the local market, and went back to his studio to prepare the meal, and then ate up a wonderful lunch. The kitchen is not all glossy and prepared for tourists, it's the work space of his house. This makes it all the more memorable and local. This was a highlight of our trip. Highly recommended!GrandTour608754
January 2020
Wow! We had such a good time with Luis, he met us at the mercado, treated us to hot chocolate and traditional Mexican pastries and then we followed him as he shopped for the ingredients we would need to create our feast, a vegetarian feast per our request. His positivity and love for food made...
Wow! We had such a good time with Luis, he met us at the mercado, treated us to hot chocolate and traditional Mexican pastries and then we followed him as he shopped for the ingredients we would need to create our feast, a vegetarian feast per our request. His positivity and love for food made the adventure great fun. We even got to see our corn being stoneground which we then used to make homemade tortillas! After shopping we proceeded to make (and eat) a delicious meal with Luis's tutelage. Our group of 4, 2 adults and 2 teenagers had a blast. We highly recommend.