Afro-Brazilian Cooking Class: An Immersive Experience in Salvador

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.