Explore the vibrant culinary traditions of Mexico and learn to prepare authentic Mexican recipes in your own kitchen. Uncover the Varied Tastes of Regional Mexican Cooking!
- Aura Casa Coyoacán - We will start your experience with a welcome “agua fresca” while learning about the history of Mexican cuisine.
Then we will share with you detailed explanations of recipes and ingredients to be ready to head to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking experience.
We will prepare quesadillas with salsa, red rice with fried plantain, hand-made tortillas, red mole, and flan.
Afterward, enjoy the lunch you’ve prepared with a pairing of artisanal mezcal, Mexican craft beer, or Mexican wine.
Finish your experience with a high note of hot chocolate and dessert.
This Class includes a market tour to Mercado de Coyoacan (walking distance). We will explain the market’s history, organization, and offerings while touring some of their main halls and have a tasting from selected market stands.
- All needed ingredients to cook menu
- Professional Chef guide
- Four course lunch: Quesadillas with salsa, red rice & plantain, mole rojo, hand-made tortillas, flan
- Lunch
- Artisanal mezcal, Mexican craft beer, Mexican wine
- Agua fresca (fruit-based water beverage)
- Hot chocolate (water-based)
- Gratuities
- Mexican Street Appetizers - Quesadillas with Mexican Salsa (red molcajete sauce)
- Red Rice with Fried Plantain - Traditional Mexican Red Rice dish with Fried Plantain.
- Red Mole - Made with a mixture of red-colored ingredients including dried chiles as pasilla, guajillo and ancho as well as raisins and almonds or peanuts.
- Flan - Creamy, caramel-topped Mexican custard dessert with a rich, smooth texture and a hint of vanilla.
- Mole Rojo is usually served with chicken pieces. Other options available: panela cheese or mushrooms, please indicate your selection.
- An apron will be provided to be used during class, though for your protection we suggest use of closed shoes and long sleeves. Please avoid scarves, long necklaces and jewelry while in the kitchen.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.