Traditional Cooking Class
Master Authentic Sasak Cuisine with Local Families
Learn the secrets of Indonesian cooking in a traditional kitchen setting. Discover the authentic flavors and techniques passed down through generations in a welcoming family environment.
Taste the Soul of Lombok
Join a local Sasak family in their traditional kitchen and learn cooking techniques that have remained unchanged for centuries. This isn't just a cooking class - it's a cultural immersion into the heart of Indonesian family life.
Market Visit & Ingredient Selection
Start at the local market to select fresh ingredients while learning about Indonesian spices and cooking staples.
Authentic Spice Knowledge
Learn about traditional Indonesian spices and how to combine them for authentic Sasak flavor profiles.
Multi-Course Cooking
Prepare 3-4 authentic dishes including rendang, nasi gudeg, and traditional vegetables with coconut.
Family Feast & Stories
Share your creations with the family while hearing stories about food traditions and cultural significance.
What You'll Learn to Cook
Master these authentic Sasak dishes that represent the true flavors of Lombok
🍛 Nasi Gudeg Lombok
A sweet and savory rice dish with young jackfruit, coconut milk, and palm sugar, cooked slowly with traditional spices. Learn the secrets of achieving the perfect balance of flavors.
🥩 Rendang Lombok
The famous Indonesian beef curry with Lombok's unique twist. Master the art of slow-cooking meat until tender while developing complex layers of flavor from freshly ground spices.
🥬 Plecing Kangkung
Lombok's signature spicy water spinach salad with peanut sauce and chili sambal. Learn to create the perfect balance of heat, sweet, sour, and umami flavors.
🧄 Traditional Sambals
Master 2-3 different sambal varieties using traditional methods. From fiery sambal matah to aromatic sambal plecing, discover the soul of Indonesian flavoring.
What's Included in Your Cooking Experience
Everything you need for an authentic culinary journey into Sasak family traditions
Local Market Tour
Guided visit to traditional market with ingredient selection and spice education.
All Ingredients Provided
Fresh, locally-sourced ingredients including traditional spices, vegetables, and proteins.
Traditional Cooking Tools
Use authentic stone mortars, pestles, and traditional cooking equipment.
Recipe Collection
Take home detailed recipe cards with tips for recreating dishes at home.
Family Meal Experience
Share your creations with the host family in a traditional dining setting.
Cultural Stories
Learn about food traditions, family customs, and the cultural significance of each dish.
More Than Cooking - It's Cultural Heritage
"In our culture, cooking is how we show love and preserve our traditions. Each recipe carries stories from my grandmother, my mother, and now I share them with you. When you learn to cook our food, you become part of our family."
This experience goes beyond just learning recipes. You'll understand the cultural significance of each dish, the traditional methods passed down through generations, and how food brings Sasak communities together. The skills you learn here will allow you to recreate authentic Indonesian flavors anywhere in the world.
Duration: 2-3 hours | Difficulty: All levels welcome | Group size: Maximum 4 people
Ready to Master Authentic Sasak Cuisine?
Join a local family's kitchen and learn cooking secrets passed down through generations. Take home not just recipes, but a deeper understanding of Indonesian culture.