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Yucatecan cooking class in Tulum: Nixtamal, Recado, and Pibil

Tulum, Mexicoby Jair Chef Privado & Tours

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Welcome to my house! Discover Yucatecan gastronomy from scratch, starting with traditional ingredients and techniques. As a chef originally from Yucatán, I will accompany you throughout the process so that you cook and understand how each ingredient is transformed. During the class you will learn and participate in: - Nixtamal and Recado: Grind your own nixtamal and recado with traditional tools and discover how Yucatecan flavors are built. - Dough and Tortillas: Prepare the dough from scratch, learn to roll and get your tortillas to puff up on the griddle. - Yucatecan Pibil: Prepare the marinade, work with banana leaves, and discover the secrets of traditional pibil. - Sauces: Prepare Xnipec and sauces with roasted ingredients in a molcajete. - Sweet Touch: Prepare crispy homemade churros. - Intimate experience: Cooking in my home, in a comfortable and private space, with a maximum of 4 people. In the end, we will enjoy together everything we prepared from scratch.

What's included

  • Soda/Pop
  • Admission fee
  • Government Fees
  • Meals
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

Experience a private, authentic, and intimate gastronomic experience in the kitchen of our home in Tulum. As a chef originally from the Yucatán Peninsula, I will open the doors of my studio to guide you step by step in discovering the secrets and traditional techniques of my land's cuisine. Unlike commercial or mass classes, this is a private author session designed for small groups where detail and interaction are the protagonists. We will use fresh local ingredients and traditional tools to prepare a feast full of flavor, from the sauces to the dessert. At the end of the preparation, we will sit together at the table in a warm and relaxed atmosphere to enjoy everything that has been cooked, accompanied by house drinks and great conversations.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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