Makande

COOKING COURSES

East African cuisine is simple yet flavourful. It is influenced by both its poor population’s need for inexpensive, filling foods (maize, beans, rice, green vegetables and at times, goat) as much as by Indian cuisine. This is evident in the popularity of chapatti, samosas, tea masala and the numerous spices available.

We have a number of friendly and qualified cooks who provide Travel Closer clients with expert, traditional cooking courses.

If you thought, however, that your course will only be about food preparation and the practical act of cooking, think again! You will be involved in the entire cooking process, from bargaining for fresh fruits and vegetables at the local market, to chopping wood for the fire.

The cuisine you will learn about is typical to Eastern Africa, not just Tanzania, and will include home favourites with a few twists. You will also have the chance to learn about the local ingredients: what is ugali and how is it best eaten? What is the difference between Sukuma Wiki and Kale? And between Chapatti and the Indian Naan?

These courses can be a great compliment to what you takeaway from your Tanzanian experience!

Courses on average will last 4 hours and of course, rates include the meal!

Price per lesson, per person: USD 60

Pilau

Chapati

Ndizi Nyama

Ugali nyama

Mtori