Food and drink Banjul, Gambia

Cooking class with Jatou

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Jatou with some fresh ingredients — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Cooking class with Jatou, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

With the help of Jatou, who is our older sister, you will go to the local market to pick up fresh ingredients. After the market we will head to Jatous home where we will cook a local dish together!

This cooking class is for you if you are interested in experiencing a bit of the local culture and also visit a local home.

Cooking Classes Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof Agent Low Quality Product

At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Kassama Tours

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Lunch

Itinerary

Learn how to cook a traditional Gambian dish such as DOMODA: a savoury peanut stew, pumpkin. Fish/beef. YASSA: mustard and onion, lemon, chicken/fish. BENACHIN: vibrant dish it combines rice, tomato, cabbage, carrots, and your choice of meat or fish mix with an array of spices. The day starts at 9 am when our driver comes to pick you. We will let you to change into a local outfit. After you will go to the bustling market stalls with your basket in the hand to source fresh vegetables fish. Spices and other essential ingredients as locals do in the Gambia. Upon your return to Jatoos home cooking center. You will fully participate with Jatoo and her team you will receive expert guidance to preparing one of the dishes of your choice. After the meal is ready you will sit down to enjoy your freshly meal for lunch every bite tells a story of culture and tradition. This communal dining experience is unique and ecstasy. After the meal is accompanied by refreshing local drinks like wonjo (hibiscus flowers juice) and baobab (a creamy nutrient rich drink made from baobab tree) After the session our driver will take you back to the hotel. Usually it takes 3-5 hours.