Afro-Brazilian Cooking Class: An Immersive Experience in Salvador
- Market-to-Table Experience – Begin with a guided visit to Salvador’s vibrant local market, exploring fresh ingredients like fish, shrimp, plantains, and tropical fruits that tell the story of Afro-Brazilian cuisine.
- Authentic Cooking with Locals – Step into the home of a traditional Afro-Brazilian family and learn to prepare ancestral recipes such as moqueca, plantain stews, and coconut sweets, surrounded by warmth and stories.
- Hands-On Caipirinha Workshop – Discover the secrets of Brazil’s most famous cocktail as you prepare your own caipirinha using fruits sourced directly from the market.
- Sacred Shared Meal (Ajeum) – Conclude the experience by sharing the freshly prepared dishes together, celebrating the Afro-Brazilian ritual of community, connection, and gratitude.
What to expect
Embark on a cultural and gastronomic journey in Salvador with an Afro-Brazilian family. Begin at a bustling local market, where your guide introduces the essential ingredients of Bahia’s cuisine — fish, shrimp, plantains, dendê oil, and tropical fruits. Continue to a welcoming family home, where tradition and stories fill the air. you’ll join in preparing ancestral recipes such as moqueca, plantain stew, and coconut sweets, learning their cultural meaning along the way. Take part in a fun caipirinha workshop using fresh market fruits before gathering around the table to share the meal together. This sacred moment, known as ajeum, celebrates community, ancestry, and hospitality. More than a class, it’s a soulful immersion into Bahia’s flavors, rituals, and Afro-Brazilian identity.
