Sri Lanka is a country with a rich and varied cuisine. The dishes are characterized by the influences of the different cultures that are at home on the island. These include influences from India, China, Portugal and Great Britain.

A cooking course at our hotel gives you the opportunity to learn the secrets of Sri Lankan cuisine. You will learn how to prepare traditional dishes and which spices and ingredients are important.

The cooking course
The cooking course begins with a visit to the market. Here you will learn about the different ingredients used in Sri Lankan cuisine. You will learn where the ingredients come from and how to select them.
After the market visit, it's back to the kitchen in our restaurant. Here you will be instructed by an experienced chef in the preparation of the various dishes. You will learn how to cut, fry, cook and season the ingredients.

During the cooking course you will prepare various dishes, including:

• Curries: Curries are the basis of Sri Lankan cuisine. They are prepared with meat, fish, vegetables or pulses.
• Rice and curry: Rice and curry is the national dish of Sri Lanka. It consists of rice, curry and various side dishes.
• Samosas: Samosas are deep-fried dumplings filled with meat, vegetables or potatoes.
• Lamprais: Lamprais is a traditional Sri Lankan dish filled with rice, curry, vegetables and meat.

The conclusion
After the cooking course, you can enjoy the dishes you have prepared yourself.

The cooking course is an ideal opportunity to get to know Sri Lankan cuisine, talk to our staff and cook for yourself. You will experience an unforgettable day and learn a lot about Sri Lankan culture and food.