Negombo is a coastal city in Sri Lanka, located just north of Colombo. With a vibrant fishing industry, it is often dubbed the "Little Rome" due to its numerous churches. The city boasts beautiful beaches, a lively fish market, and the Muthurajawela Marsh, a rich biodiversity hotspot. It's a popular tourist destination.
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Dive into the heart of Sri Lanka's coastal culinary traditions with this Culinary Adventure in Negombo. This immersive experience is a delightful blend of culture, gastronomy, and local life, offering you a chance to explore the flavors and techniques that define Negombo’s unique food heritage.
Includes:
Guided Tour: Visit to the Negombo Fish Market with insights on fish varieties and fishing
practices.
Cooking Class
Spices and Ingredients
Cooking Equipment
Beverages: Local drinks such as King Coconut water or Ceylon tea.
Cultural Insights: Stories and explanations about Negombo’s culinary heritage.
Recipe Cards: Detailed take-home cards for each dish prepared.
Souvenir: A jar of local spices
Transportation: Includes transport for the fish market tour and visit to a traditional
fisherman’s home.
Excludes:
Fish and Seafood: Ingredients for seafood dishes (participants purchase separately).
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance:
Special Dietary Needs: Limited substitutions available based on dietary restrictions.
Experience:
Begin your culinary adventure with a guided tour of the famous Negombo Fish Market, where the vibrant energy of local fishers sets the scene. Learn about various seafood varieties and sustainable fishing practices unique to this coastal town. Next, visit a traditional fisherman’s home, gaining insights into their lifestyle, customs, and the tools of their trade.
The hands-on cooking workshop will have you mastering authentic Sri Lankan techniques like clay pot and firewood stove cooking. Under the guidance of skilled chefs, prepare classic Negombo dishes such as Fish Ambul Thiyal (sour fish curry), prawn curry, coconut sambal, and yellow rice. Discover the magic of Sri Lankan spices like cinnamon, turmeric, cardamom, cloves, and versatile coconut in its many forms.
After your hard work, savor a shared meal of the dishes you’ve prepared, basking in the rich flavors of your creations. Conclude your journey with recipe cards and a jar of local spices to recreate your
