Cooking Class in Puebla: Making a Traditional Three Course Meal

Travelers who decide to take a trip to Puebla are enchanted by the beauty of this city, its history, and above all, its food. Food from Puebla has particular traits that differentiate it from food from anywhere else in Mexico. Come and discover the essence of this cuisine in this hands-on cooking class guided and designed by Marcela, an expert in sustainable food from Puebla. The richness of Puebla’s gastronomy is based on its fresh and local ingredients, in addition to the particularities of its history. Puebla was one of the first cities founded as a result of the arrival of the Spanish conquest. Its gastronomy was derived from the use of local ingredients, plus the addition of new ingredients, trying to please the palate of the new settlers. This gave rise to a cuisine full of contrasting flavors: combining sweet, salty and spicy. Exquisitely elaborate dishes were created that to date are emblematic of the region.

Marcela will give you a warm welcome in her kitchen, where she will greet you with an “agua fresca” and all the motivation to share her passion for cooking Puebla food. While the group cooks, she will explain in detail how the different dried chilies are used and how to combine them to obtain a balanced mix of flavors. It will be a hands-on experience in which you will cook a menu combining fresh ingredients while using traditional utensils such as clay pots and a “molcajete”. You will feel time fly through Marcela’s interesting conversation enriched with her culinary experiences in Puebla and your active participation in the cooking of this amazing, succulent meal.

The dishes you will cook:

• Nopalitos rellenos (Stuffed Cactus): Nopales are an emblematic ingredient of Mexican cuisine. They are very versatile as well as having many health benefits. Learn to prepare them in a delicious way.
• Tortilla soup: You will want to make this soup again at home when you discover how tasty it is. Accompany it with a variety of toppings such as fried chili, fresh cheese, cream and avocado. This is a classic of home-style cooking that cannot be missing in your kitchen.
• Encacahuatado. This preparation can be accompanied by chicken or potatoes. It is a sauce made of chilies and spices, full of complex flavors, worthy of a celebration.>

At the end of this experience you will enjoy all the food you prepared and the satisfaction of having cooked an entire Mexican meal with the friendly guidance of Marcela. Relax and enjoy the company of a person passionate about sharing everything related to Mexican food.

1. As precautionary safety measures for the cooking class, we recommend wearing long pants and closed-toe shoes. Please avoid shorts, skirts, sandals and high heel shoes. If you have long hair, please bring something to tie your hair back. An apron will be provided for each participant to use during the class.
2. The cooking class is held indoors, so this activity is not affected by the weather.
3. Vegetarians can be accommodated in this experience. If you have any allergies to nuts or peanuts, please notify it in your reservation to plan a safe alternative for you.