• Condominium Pasir Mutiara - Cat was taught the art of cooking traditional Malay cuisine by her late grandmother and mother. She now hosts an interactive cooking class in Melaka, inviting participants into her home kitchen to learn authentic techniques. In this 1.5-hour Peranakan cooking session in Malacca, participants will prepare both a main course and a dessert, gaining valuable insights into local ingredients and Malaysian home-style cooking. Join Cat in chopping, cooking, and perfecting a traditional Malay meal with Peranakan influences. Potential dishes include chicken pongteh with potatoes (chicken braised in fermented soybean paste), stir-fried tamarind prawns, or ikan chuan chuan (fish cooked in fermented bean paste), along with kuih, a traditional Malaysian dessert. This genuine cooking class in Melaka offers a warm, cultural experience for travelers eager to connect through food.

The in-home dining experience in Melaka may feature dishes such as otak-otak (steamed or grilled fish in banana leaf), pineapple kerabu, or jiu hu char. Main courses might include tamarind prawns or ikan chuan chuan, accompanied by vegetable sides, and conclude with a traditional Malaysian dessert.

• Welcome drink and traditional Malaysian dessert
• Authentic home-cooked Peranakan & Malaysian cuisine
• Private hands-on Malay cooking class in a Melaka home

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• 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: 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)
• Dessert - Kuih Ee (sticky glutinous rice balls in syrup) or Ang Ku Kueh (sweet dumpling)

Join a local in Melaka for a delightful experience of cooking, dining, and connecting, offering an authentic taste of Peranakan cuisine. Participate in a hands-on Peranakan and Malaysian cooking class within a local’s home. This experience perfectly combines food, culture, and connection, providing a genuine glimpse into everyday life in Melaka, away from the usual tourist attractions.

Engage in a practical cooking class where you will learn to chop, cook, and prepare both a main dish and dessert under the guidance of your host in her contemporary Melaka home kitchen. Explore Malaysian ingredients, Peranakan cooking methods, and the cultural stories that accompany each dish. Enjoy the meal you helped create for an unforgettable, authentic taste of Melaka.

• 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

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