Traditional Peranakan and Malay Cooking Class in Malacca
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Join Cat, a passionate home cook who learned the art of traditional cooking from her grandmother and mother, for a hands-on cooking class in her condo just outside the city center of Malacca. In this intimate 1.5-hour Peranakan cooking class, you'll dive into the rich flavors of Malaysian cuisine, which beautifully blends Chinese and Malay influences. The vibrant, spicy, and savory essence of Malay cooking, characterized by essential ingredients like sambal chili paste, shallots, and belacan (shrimp paste). This is not just a cooking class; it’s an immersive experience that connects you to the heart of Malaysian cuisine. - Authentic Peranakan cooking class in Malacca - Join Cat in her cozy condo to learn to prepare two dishes from scratch in 1.5 hours - After cooking, sit down to savor the meal you’ve prepared, sharing stories and experiences that often make travel so memorable - Engage in conversations about Peranakan culture, food history, and the importance of family recipes3 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 2
Inclusions & Exclusions
Private cooking class and home cooked meal with your host Cat
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Non-alcoholic beverages
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Cat learned to cook traditional dishes from her late grandmother and mother. She lives in a simple but modern condo in a high-rise building just outside the city center of Malacca. Cat will serve either Peranakan or Malaysian cuisine, dishes that stem from a mix of Chinese and Malay cultures specific to certain parts of Malaysia, including Malacca. The base for Malay cuisine is spicy and salty and is usually prepared using sambal-chili paste, shallots and belacan or shrimp paste. She enjoys meeting people and sharing stories and this has often been the highlight of her travels, and hopes to offer the same experience to travelers coming to Malaysia!
Cat offers a hands-on cooking class in Malacca, during which you will get to cook along with her. Learn to cook a main dish and dessert in your 1.5 hour Peranakan cooking class in Malacca. Learn to make chicken pongteh with potato (chicken in fermented soy bean) or stir-fry tamarind prawns or ikan chuan chuan (fish in fermented bean paste) and kueh (a traditional dessert). After cooking enjoy the meal you helped prepare.View Location
Sample Menu
Starters
- Welcome Drink - Blue Pea Flower & Pandan or Lemongrass Gula Melaka Drink
- Fish crackers with white bait sambal or Pineapple Kerabu (salad) - or Otak Otak (ground fish wrapped in a leaf parcel and steamed or grilled) or Jiu Hu Char (stir fried jicama with shredded cuttlefish)
Main Courses
- Main: Chicken Pongteh with Potato (chicken in fermented soy bean) - or Stir-fry Tamarind Prawns or Ikan Chuan Chuan (fish in fermented bean paste)
- Vegetable - Spicy Okra Sambal or Pucuk Paku Masak Lemak (vegetables in coconut milk) or Kangkong Masak Titek (morning glory in fermented krill broth)
Deserts
- Dessert - Kuih Ee (sticky glutinous rice balls in syrup) or Ang Ku Kueh (sweet dumpling)
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Please meet your host Catherina at her home in Malacca City. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'before you go' section in your voucher for the exact address. Above only offers neighborhood details and not the exact address. View Location
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Please meet your host Catherina at her home in Malacca City. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Please check the 'before you go' section in your voucher for the exact address. Above only offers neighborhood details and not the exact address. View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Private, personalized experience
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Mandarin
- Malay
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketHost Name: Catherina Ballerina Phone: +60 (0) 1263 99929 Email: catyanng@gmail.com Address: Unit 7-4, Pangsapuri Pasir Mutiara Condominium, Jalan Ujong Pasir, Malacca - 75100 Meeting Instructions: Meet Catherina at her home. Here is a Google maps link to her location: https://goo.gl/maps/Bk9tBriuA672 -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time to receive 100% refund.
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