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Learn to cook authentic Peranakan food with local market tour

About this experience

I am Singaporean Chinese Hokkien Peranakan in my 40s and a chef turned cooking teacher since 2018. Passionate about Peranakan and Italian cuisine. Apart from AirBnb, i teach culinary (academic and professionally) in Singapore schools, both mainstream and special needs.

At a glance

  • Duration: 6 hr

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Learn to cook authentic Peranakan food with local market tour

Plan your experience

Time on the tour6 hr
Guide languagescmn (live guide), English (live guide)

Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

What is included

  • Ingredients, cooking equipment , aprons and printed recipes

Itinerary and highlights

Discover the joys of Peranakan cooking in rich, bold flavours and learn about the local herbs and spices central to the cuisine. Take delight in preparing two authentic dishes from scratch: Assam Fishhead and Ayam Pongteh (chicken stew with fermented soybean). End the workshop with a homey lunch - a great opportunity to take mouthwatering photos and share experiences and stories.

Apart from the cooking, guests will join me to the local market to purchase all the ingredients need for the workshop. In this market tour, guests (specially tourist) will have the chance to experience the local heartland and not your usual tourist attraction spots.

Take NOTE, this workshop will require at least 2 people to start.

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Address to the location will be made known to guests after we have receive your confirmation of ticket purchase.

Languages and tickets

  • cmn — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Low Salt Low Sugar

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 6 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
cmn (live guide), English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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