Siem Reap: Cooking Class in The Local's Village & Village Tour

Siem Reap, Cambodia

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Rather than just eating Khmer cuisine, master the art of Cambodian cookery during a class in Siem Reap, a cultural experience that’s ideal for food lovers. Choose from a morning or afternoon start time and take a tuk-tuk to a market to get local insight into ingredients before learning to prepare dishes in an air-conditioned kitchen. During your class, you’ll receive personalized attention from a guide in a small group limited to 12 people.

Learn the basics of Khmer cuisine during a cookery class
A hands-on cultural experience that's ideal for food lovers
Receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 12 people
Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included

Sample Menu

Main

Green Mango Salad & Steam Fish in Banana Leaf

Green Mango Salad with chicken or fish Steam Amok Fish or chicken in Banana Leaf

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off by Tuk Tuk
3-courses lunch includes drinks
Small-group cooking class (max. 12 students)
Shopping at the local market & Village Tours

Gratuities
Insurances

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Morning class, pick up at 8:40 am from your hotel and drop back to your hotel in town when class finish.

Operating hours
.8:40 am

What To Expect

Green Era Travel

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
For safety reason children must be above 12 years old to participate Advance booking requested
Introduction to Cambodian Cuisine
In Khmer “Niam Bay” is the word for eating but the real meaning is “eating rice” showing how important rice is in Cambodia. Almost every meal is eaten with a bowl of rice. A big variety of rice seeds are grown and displayed at the local markets.
Cambodian food is a over thousand-year-old tradition and has expanded its variety thanks to the influence of its neighbors. The steaming method and noodles have been brought by China whereas the curries come from India. And the delicious baguettes are a legacy of the French.
The two rivers of Cambodia – the Tonle Sap and the Mekong – provide abundant fresh fish. Fish prickled in wine, salt fish, dried and smoked fish are also widely available to provide essential proteins all year around.
Coconut milk is the main ingredient of many Khmer curries and desserts. Cambodian cuisine also widely uses fish sauce in soups and stir-fries cuisine.
Cambodian dishes have a unique and distinctive taste rather mild compared to neighbors Vietnam and Thailand.
Essential Khmer Ingredients
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

is a Cambodian staple dish of fermented fish with a strong cheesy flavor. It is used in many Khmer dishes and can also be eaten alone with raw vegetables.
is widely used as an herb in Asian and Caribbean cooking. It has a citrus flavor and can be dried and powdered, or used fresh. The stalk itself is too hard to be eaten, except for the soft inner part. However, it can be finely sliced and added to recipes. It is also suitable for poultry, fish, and seafood.
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
have a strong citrus flavor and is mainly used in soups.
have a slightly bitter flavor and are used in Cambodia’s famous amok dish.
is a part of the ginger family, which is native to tropical South Asia. It needs temperatures between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius and a considerable amount of annual rainfall to thrive.
is a rhizome with culinary and medicinal uses. A mixture of galangal and lime juice is used as a tonic in parts of Southeast Asia. It is said to have the effect of an aphrodisiac, and act as a stimulant.
has dark green leaves and a strong peppery flavor. It is used in stir-fries and soups.
is a green leafy herb with a very distinctive flavor and scent. It is used in soups and salads.
looks like bean shaped brown fingers. Its flesh has a sweet and sour taste and is used in soups, sauces and also drinks.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Perfect day excursion

Robyn_J, Jun 2024

A perfect day’s tour. We were picked up from our hotel by our guide Sokkhen who had very politely messaged with his photo about pick up time. He was very chatty & informative all the way to the town Preah Dah village where we met Khan our chef & we took off on foot to purchase some vegetables & learn lots about the village including watching a family make rice noodles. Next we had a drink & sweet cake before starting our cooking lesson. The crew was wonderful & we enjoyed the whole experience along with the meal. We stopped a couple of times on the way home for pictures etc. It was a perfectly planned excursion.