Sri Lankan Masterclass

Description

Join our well traveled chef for a hands-on half-day cookery class exploring the vibrant flavours of Sri Lanka. In this relaxed and friendly session, you’ll discover how to balance heat with fragrance, creating deliciously spiced but not overpowering dishes that showcase the island’s unique food culture. You will learn the essentials of Sri Lankan cooking – from roasting and grinding curry powders to the art of tempering spices with curry leaves and mustard seeds. Together, we’ll prepare a colourful spread of national favourites, all made with ingredients that are easy to source here in the UK. What you might find on the menu: - Chicken Sri Lankan Curry – tender and aromatic, simmered in coconut milk. - Butternut & Chickpea Sri Lankan Curry – a hearty, vegan alternative full of flavour. - Parippu (Red Lentil Dal) – creamy and comforting with tempered spices. - Pol Sambol – a fresh coconut relish, sharp with lime and chilli. - Seeni Sambol – slow-cooked caramelised onion with tamarind. - Pol Roti – rustic coconut flatbreads, perfect for scooping up curry. - Steamed Basmati Rice – lightly spiced in true Sri Lankan style. At the end of the class, you’ll sit down to enjoy the feast you’ve created, sharing dishes buffet-style with your fellow cooks and a glass of wine. Skills you’ll take home: - How to make and use roasted Sri Lankan curry powder. - Mastering tempering – the technique at the heart of Sri Lankan cooking. - Building balanced curries with coconut, spice and sourness. - Hands-on breadmaking with traditional pol roti. Come hungry, curious, and ready to roll up your sleeves – this is a journey into Sri Lanka’s kitchens that will leave you inspired to recreate the flavours at home. Schedule of the day: - 09:30/10:00: Welcome/refreshments. - 09:40/10:10: Demonstrations: Roasted Curry Powder & Parippu Dal. - 10:15/10:45: Guests make Sri Lankan Curries. - 10:55/11:25: Coffee break. - 11:10/11:40: Demonstrations; Sambols & Roti. - 11:50/12:20: Guests make Rotis. - 13:00/13:30: The Sri Lankan Feast & recap. Our style is professional but fun and open, we want you to leave us with a sense of pride in what you have produced. You be made to feel comfortable to ask any questions, there is no such thing as a silly question and if you feel you need to ask there is usually someone else in the room thinking the same thing! The day will be full of top tips and chef’s secrets to give you confidence and make life in the kitchen a lot easier.

What's included in the price?

All the recipes, ingredients, tuition and a glass of wine with your meal...not forgetting the cleaning and washing up afterwards!

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

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Ground Up Cookery School

with Craft Courses since 2023

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