Cooking Class: Authentic Tortillas and Salsas in Oaxaca
Immerse yourself in Mexican cuisine during this engaging cooking class on your trip to Oaxaca. Led by Chef Luis, you'll learn how to transform homemade tortillas into traditional Mexican dishes. As you craft these authentic favorites, you'll learn about the history and cultural heritage of Oaxaca.
Begin the class by making tortillas from scratch with heirloom corn and limestone and cook them until golden brown. Next, chop fresh chilies, garlic tomatoes and red onion to make salsa roja, salsa verde and salsa de fruta. Then, whip up guacamole with avocados, onion and cilantro. Use your homemade tortillas to make a cheesy quesadilla with local cheese and squash blossoms. Next, make sopa de guías and aguas frescas with seasonal fruits to round out the meal. Finish on a sweet note with a traditional Oaxacan hot chocolate with almonds and cinnamon.
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Tortillas
With heirloom corn and limestone
Salsa Roja
With dry chillies, tomatoes and garlic
Salsa Verde
With green chilies, tomatillos and garlic
Salsa de Fruta
With red onion, cilantro, lime and season fruits
Guacamole
With avocado, cilantro, onion and tomatoes
Quesadillas
With tortillas, available local cheese, squash blossoms and available greens
Sopa de guías
With corn, squash, available greens and squash blossoms
Aguas Frescas
With seasonal fruits and/or herbs
Surprise Dessert
Traditional Oaxacan Hot Chocolate
With almonds, sugar, cinnamon and water
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 6
- Event Duration 3 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsGroup, Date Night, Fun, Mexican, Latin
Outside Reviews for Chef Luis
Marcelo S.
18 Dec 2023
Chef Luis is super professional with lots of knowledge about Mexican food.
Delve into the colorful world of Oaxacan cuisine, guided by Chef Luis. With nearly a decade of experience, Chef Luis is the heart and soul of his cooking school. He leans on his extensive travels through South America for inspiration to shape the dishes and techniques he uses and teaches today. He is passionate about sharing his love for cooking with his students and clients.
