Who is this workshop for?

Pilaff is the visiting card of Azerbaijan, but besides it, there is a huge amount of delicious traditional dishes. These are honey spicy sweets, refreshing drinks, vitamin vegetables, and hearty meat dishes...

Azerbaijani national dishes will not leave anyone indifferent. Vegetarians, meat lovers and sweet tooth lovers will find here what they like. The lightest crispy kutab, cakes, fragrant baklava with nuts, hearty dolma in grape leaves (meat and vegetable), thick soups and much, much more. The master class is recommended to everyone who wants to be acquainted with the culinary traditions of Azerbaijan.

What awaits you?

You will learn the local cuisine from the inside, from beginning to end. Take a trip to the bazaar to choose the best products and spices, then plunge into the culinary process under the guidance of an experienced chef and finally taste the delicious national dishes prepared with your own hands!

To the bazaar for shopping!

What could be more interesting and exciting than a trip to a real Azerbaijani bazaar? Only here smiling merchants welcome every buyer, as a native. They are happy to shower guests with compliments and treat everyone that the soul desires, but at the same time, they are ready to bargain from morning to evening!

You will feel the aroma of real oriental spices, learn to bargain masterfully, try thick pomegranate juice, local cheese, dried fruits, dozens of grape varieties, appreciate the rich assortment of southern vegetables, fruits, herbs, and take away trophies of market battles - a jar of sturgeon caviar, delicious homemade jam, and fragrant bags of spices.

Familiarity with local traditions

Do you know how to serve dinner in Azerbaijani, who occupies an honorable place at the head of the table and why Baku people are so hospitable? It takes years to understand all the secrets of Azerbaijani culture. At this master class, you will learn the most important and come closer to understanding national customs through acquaintance with culinary traditions.

Culinary magic - a master class led by a chef

It is time to try your hand at mastering the local cuisine! You will choose any two dishes from the proposed list and, under the guidance of an experienced chef (native Azerbaijani), start an exciting lesson. So that you can fully immerse yourself in the national atmosphere, the master class is held in a cozy home environment. The chef will tell you the culinary tricks of the real Baku people, help you prepare the products correctly, and teach you the basic intricacies of your skills. Even if you do not really like cooking, you will certainly be captivated by the laid-back atmosphere and witty humor of an experienced chef.

What dishes can be prepared:

• Different types of dolma - with eggplant, bell pepper, with grape leaves.
• Various types of Azerbaijani pilaf - turshu, syabzi or shah-pilaf.
• National soups - dovga, kyuftya-bozbash made of peas with meatballs, brocade bozbash

A gourmet celebration! Real Baku feast

When the two dishes you have chosen are ready, you will sit at the table and will be able to taste the fruits of your labors. Crispy tandir-churek, fragrant hot pita bread, fresh herbs and vegetables will also be served on the table to shade and complement the taste of your dishes. If desired, you can also serve local wine on the table, which you choose in the market.

Organizational details: everything is thought out to the smallest detail

You do not have to worry about anything; the master class program is flexible and thoughtful.

Every detail is taken into account:

• Photos of the master class and lunch in the national style you will receive by e-mail.
• The guide will meet you at the hotel or any convenient place.
• The chef carefully follows the culinary process and actively helps (it will turn out delicious and authentic even for beginners!).

Information for Guides

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