Brazilian Cooking Class in Rio de Janeiro

Tasting
Cocktails, Local Food
Activity
City Tasting, Cooking Class
Included
Meal, Tour guide
Languages
English
Theme
City, Cultural, Historical
Minimum Drinking Age
18
$
85
/ Person
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Activity Overview
Are you eager to discover the Brazilian food history and the main ingredients? Join us in our Brazilian cooking class and learn step by step how to prepare a traditional Brazilian dish. You'll enjoy cooking the dish on your own with the group. This experience gives you a chance to enjoy a great meal and also create new friendships.

CLASS PROGRAM
  • Welcome drink and Brazilian appetizer
  • Presentation by the chef "Origin of Brazilian foods and local ingredients
Preparation

Drink:
Caipirinha

Dish of the day:
Tuesday: Moqueca (fish stew with palm oil and coconut milk) 
Thursday: Shrimp in Moranga (pumpkin prawns with a creamy cheese) 
Saturday: Feijoada (beans and pork - national dish)

Dessert of the day:
Tuesday / Thursday: Brigadeiro (kind of chocolate fudge) 
Saturday: Passion fruit mousse (type of passion fruit cream)
 
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Included
  • Lunch / Dinner (drinks included)
  • Certificate
  • Class apron
  • Min. of 10 people
Group-size:
Min. of 10
Video

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Rates
Per
Price
Person
$
85
Timing
Dates
Start Time
Weekly on Tuesday, Thursday5:30 PM
Weekly on Saturday10:00 AM
Duration
3 H
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Cancellation Policy
Standard
  • Cancellations made 2 days before will be fully refunded.
  • Cancellations made at a later date will not be refunded.
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