Dive into the rich, aromatic world of traditional Sri Lankan cuisine with this hands-on masterclass in the coastal town of Unawatuna. Designed for curious travelers and passionate home cooks alike, this experience begins with a guided visit to a vibrant local market to select fresh seasonal vegetables and discover essential native spices.
Back in the Nautilus kitchen, learn the secrets behind balancing Sri Lanka’s iconic flavors. Get fully involved in preparing, chopping, and grinding your meal under expert, step-by-step guidance. You will experience the traditional method of making fresh coconut milk using a classic Sri Lankan coconut scraper (hiramanaya). After cooking, sit down to enjoy the mouthwatering multi-course feast you prepared, and take home an exclusive recipe book featuring step-by-step instructions to recreate these vibrant coastal dishes in your own kitchen. Guided tour of a vibrant local produce and spice market
100% hands-on cooking instruction (easily tailored for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets) Traditional coconut scraping and milk preparation experience Full multi-course meal crafted by you, including: Steamed Rice Choice of Chicken Curry or Fresh Coastal Fish Curry Creamy Dhal Curry (lentils cooked in fresh coconut milk) 3 Seasonal Local Vegetable Curries Fresh Pol Sambal (hand-ground coconut relish with chili and lime) Crispy Papadam
Exact meeting point provided after booking confirmation.
