Cooking Class: Mastering Peruvian Cuisine
Get a taste of Peru in this hands-on cooking class. Chef Jay will teach you the time-honored recipes to make this flavorful cuisine. The class begins with papa a la huancaina, Peruvian boiled potatoes served with a spicy cheese sauce made with ajà amarillo pepper, fresco cheese, onions, evaporated milk, garlic, olive oil and Kalamata olives. Then, prepare lomo saltado, a Peruvian sautéed sirloin steak with French fries, ginger, green onions, red onions, Peruvian yellow peppers and a splash of pisco. Finally, enjoy a sweet ending with mazamorra morada, a traditional Peruvian purple corn dessert flavored with cinnamon, cloves, pineapples, apples and lime.
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Papa a la Huancaina - Peruvian Boiled Potatoes & Spicy Cheese Sauce
With ajĂ Amarillo pepper, fresco cheese, onions, evaporated milk, garlic, olive oil, boiled potatoes, lettuce and Kalamata olives
Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Sautéed Sirloin Steak
With sirloin steak, vinegar, ginger, green onions, red onions, Peruvian yellow peppers, Peruvian herbs, pisco and French fries
Mazamorra Morada - Peruvian Purple Corn Dessert
With Peruvian purple corn, cinnamon, cloves, pineapples, apples, lime and cinnamon
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsGroup, Adult, Beginner, Fun, Latin
- This is a BYOB venue and alcoholic beverages are not available for sale. You are welcome to bring beer and wine to enjoy during class.
Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Julia
11 Aug 2024
Debby was lovely! She did a great job of including us in the cooking and taught us some culinary terminology along the way. We really enjoyed it!
Outside Reviews for Chef Jay or Resident Chef
Marcelo
20 Mar 2024
Chef Jay has great culinary knowledge and is super professional.
Event location: Boulder
Chef’s Place
Exact location is provided after booking.
With five years of experience, Chef Jay has won several awards, including one for his cooking school. As a cookbook author, he has explored the flavors and dishes of classic Peruvian and Spanish cuisine. Chef Jay has experience teaching engaging cooking classes to students of all skill levels. He has also hosted private culinary events, providing personalized culinary experiences. Chef Jay is excited to share his experience with aspiring chefs and foodies.
