Authentic Indonesian Cooking Experience – Bukit Lawang

€23.00

Cook, Learn & Eat Like a Local in the Heart of Sumatra
Step into a traditional Indonesian kitchen and discover the true taste of local culture.
This hands-on eco-friendly cooking class, hosted by local women in their family homes, invites you to learn, laugh, and share delicious food in a warm, authentic setting — far from the tourist crowds.
You’ll prepare traditional dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients while uncovering the secrets of Indonesian spices, stories, and traditions.

Cook, Learn & Eat Like a Local in the Heart of Sumatra
Step into a traditional Indonesian kitchen and discover the true taste of local culture.
This hands-on eco-friendly cooking class, hosted by local women in their family homes, invites you to learn, laugh, and share delicious food in a warm, authentic setting — far from the tourist crowds.
You’ll prepare traditional dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients while uncovering the secrets of Indonesian spices, stories, and traditions.

Why You’ll Love This Experience

Cook Like a Local: Learn recipes passed down through generations in real family homes.
Visit the Local Market: Handpick your ingredients from a colorful traditional market.
Support Local Women: Your participation empowers Bukit Lawang women and their families.
Enjoy What You Create: Share and savor your freshly made Indonesian meal.
Eco-Friendly Approach: All ingredients are local, organic, and plastic-free — supporting zero-waste living.
“A meal shared with locals is more than food — it’s friendship, laughter, and love on a plate.”

Workshop Overview

Your Culinary Adventure

Meet & Market Visit
Start your journey with a scenic becak (local tuk-tuk) ride to the nearby market.
Explore the lively stalls filled with tropical fruits, herbs, vegetables, and spices.
Learn how local families shop daily, supporting fresh, seasonal, and sustainable living.
Fridays are extra special — it’s big market day, with more vendors and colorful sights!

Cooking Lesson in a Local Home

Arrive at your host’s home and be welcomed like family.
Together, you’ll prepare three or more traditional dishes, such as:
Nasi Goreng – fragrant fried rice
Sayur Lodeh – creamy coconut vegetable curry
Sambal – spicy chili paste
Urap – vegetable salad with grated coconut
Your instructor will guide you step-by-step, sharing techniques, spice secrets, and family stories behind each recipe.
This is an interactive, fun, and relaxed class — where learning feels like cooking with friends.
Enjoy the Meal You Cooked
After cooking, sit down with your hosts to share the dishes you’ve made.
Enjoy your freshly cooked meal with tropical fruits and tea — and feel the warmth of true Indonesian hospitality.
It’s more than a meal — it’s a connection between cultures, stories, and smiles.