Cooking Experience from Ella

Experience the authentic flavors of Sri Lankan cuisine with our exclusive private cooking class, Intimate Ceylon Cuisine. This unique culinary adventure allows guests to learn how to prepare their favorite Sri Lankan dishes in a local home, providing an immersive cultural experience just a few miles away from the bustling town of Ella.

Upon booking, we will discuss your preferred menu and culinary interests to create a tailor-made course specifically for your group. This ensures that each class is filled with unique content, enabling you to master the preparation of your favorite Sri Lankan dishes once you return home.

Includes:

• Cookery demonstration.
• Delightful dishes to indulge in at the end of demo.

Excludes:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• Food and beverages.
• Expenses of personal nature.
• Gratuities (optional).

experience:

Upon arrival, the chef will greet you and give you a tour of the cooking area and the equipment you will be using. The class will be conducted by the chef along with experienced village cooks, providing a hands-on learning experience.

Sri Lankan cuisine is renowned for its use of various spices and herbs, such as cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, dill, and curry leaves, which are easily obtainable on the island. The food is often heavily spiced with many subtle flavors, but balancing these spices so they don’t overpower the dish is an art. During the class, you will learn methods to optimize the use of spices in Sri Lankan cuisine.

You will prepare dishes such as milk rice (kiribath), sour fish curry (maalu ambul thiyal), potato curry, crab curry, achcharu, kokis, and more. You will learn the recipes and cooking methods, and get to try your hand at them with the guidance of the chef.

At the end of the class, enjoy savoring all the delightful dishes you’ve prepared.