Sulawesious Cooking Class: Wild Culinary Journeys

Savor Minahasan Flavors in Unforgettable Settings

Embark on a culinary journey through North Sulawesi with Sulawesious Encounters. From Manado’s bustling restaurants to serene abbey-inspired kitchens, our cooking classes immerse you in Minahasan cuisine and culture. Learn to craft fiery rica-rica, smoky ikan woku, sweet klappertaart, or wholesome tinutuan in unique settings, guided by local experts passionate about sharing North Sulawesi’s culinary heritage.

Embark on a thrilling culinary odyssey across North Sulawesi, from the volcanic highlands of Tomohon to the coastal shores of Bunaken, guided by local chefs, nuns, and farmers. Discover the wild essence of Sulawesious Encounters through hands-on classes featuring tinutuan, gohu, sambal roa, and more, using fresh market finds, highland herbs, and seaside catches. This immersive experience blends adventure, spirituality, and Minahasan heritage in settings ranging from abbeys to jungle hearths.

Minahasan Hearth: Home Cooking Traditions

Savor Family Recipes in a Stilt House

Immerse yourself in the heart of Minahasan culture in a traditional rumah panggung (stilt house) in Manado or Tomohon. Learn to cook rica-rica chicken, gohu (spicy papaya salad), and cakalang fufu (smoke bonite) using fresh ingredients from Pasar Tomohon, guided by local families who share their cherished recipes and stories.

Ayam Bakar Rica

Grilled chicken with chili sauce

Cakalang Fufu Santan

Smoked bonite with eggplant and coconut milk.

Gohu

Papaya with vinegar and gula aren.

Join us for an immersive cooking classs. $79 per person

Group & Private Classes

Urban Culinary Hub: Restaurant Kitchens

Master Dishes in Manado’s Dining Scene

Dive into the bustling restaurant kitchens of Manado, where professional chefs guide you through crafting cakalang fufu (smoked skipjack tuna), gohu, and sambal roa (smoked fish chili paste) with spices from Tomohon’s market. This urban cooking class blends culinary expertise with the vibrant energy of North Sulawesi’s dining culture.

Mapalus Prayer Sessions

Music Workshops

Kawasaran Dance Demontrations

Cozy Homestay Kitchen: Local Living

Cook with Warmth in a Minahasan Home

Experience the warmth of Minahasan hospitality in a homestay near Manado, cooking babi rica (spicy pork), paniki, and sambal roa with ingredients from local gardens. Guided by hosts, this intimate class offers a glimpse into daily life and family traditions of North Sulawesi.

Mapalus Prayer Sessions

Music Workshops

Kawasaran Dance Demontrations

Rustic Hut Cooking: Nature’s Kitchen

Craft Dishes by Volcanic Firelight

Cook in a rustic hut near Tomohon’s volcanic slopes, where the glow of a wood fire illuminates your preparation of dabu-dabu (spicy salsa), paniki, and sambal roa. Using local herbs and ingredients, this class blends the raw beauty of North Sulawesi’s nature with the bold flavors of Minahasan cuisine.

Mapalus Prayer Sessions

Music Workshops

Kawasaran Dance Demontrations

Seaside Culinary Haven: Coastal Kitchens

Cook with the Rhythm of the Waves

Embrace the coastal charm of Bunaken Island or Manado’s shores, where the rhythm of the Celebes Sea inspires cooking ikan bakar (grilled fish), gohu, and sambal roa with fresh seafood from local fishermen. Guided by Minahasan chefs, this open-air class captures the essence of North Sulawesi’s marine heritage.

Mapalus Prayer Sessions

Music Workshops

Kawasaran Dance Demontrations

Wildfire Feast: Jungle Cooking Adventure

Grill Minahasan Dishes in Nature’s Embrace

Explore the wilds of Tangkoko Nature Reserve or Tomohon’s volcanic edges, cooking sate tuna (tuna skewers), ragey (pork skewers), and gohu over open coconut husk fires. Led by Minahasan guides, this rugged class immerses you in the jungle’s sounds and scents, blending adventure with Minahasan culinary traditions.

Mapalus Prayer Sessions

Music Workshops

Kawasaran Dance Demontrations

Lakeside Serenity: Lake Tondano Cooking

Create Dishes by Tranquil Waters

Cook along the serene shores of Lake Tondano, preparing nike (small freshwater fish), gohu, and sambal roa with ingredients fresh from the lake. Led by local Minahasan cooks, this peaceful class reflects the calm beauty and rich flavors of North Sulawesi’s highlands.

Mapalus Prayer Sessions

Music Workshops

Kawasaran Dance Demontrations

Farm-Fresh Feast: Field-to-Plate Cooking

Harvest and Cook North Sulawesi’s Bounty

Journey to Tomohon’s fertile farms, harvesting chili, lemongrass, and cloves to create rica-rica, paniki, and sambal roa. This farm-to-table class, guided by local farmers, celebrates the fresh, vibrant ingredients of North Sulawesi’s agricultural heartland.

Mapalus Prayer Sessions

Music Workshops

Kawasaran Dance Demontrations

Highland Hearth: Volcanic Cooking

Warm Your Soul with Mountain Flavors

Cook by a traditional hearth near Soputan Volcano, preparing ayam woku (chicken in spicy herbs), paniki, and gohu with ingredients from highland gardens. Guided by Minahasan elders, this class blends the warmth of the fire with North Sulawesi’s rugged mountain heritage.

Mapalus Prayer Sessions

Music Workshops

Kawasaran Dance Demontrations

Vocational Culinary Lab: Manado Skills

Learn Minahasan Cooking at a Local School

Join the culinary department of a Tomohon vocational school, where students and instructors teach you to make cakalang saus (spicy skipjack tuna), gohu, and paniki with fresh Tomohon market ingredients. This community-driven class offers a hands-on introduction to Minahasan cuisine in a supportive learning environment.

Mapalus Prayer Sessions

Music Workshops

Kawasaran Dance Demontrations

Join us for an immersive tour of the bustling spice markets. $79 per person

Sacred Abbey Kitchen: Christian Culinary Retreat

Cook with Faith in a Holy Setting

Experience a spiritual cooking journey in a Christian retreat center or Catholic abbey near Manado, guided by nuns or a devout chef. Learn to prepare tinutuan (porridge) with lemongrass, gohu, and sambal roa in a mindful way, reflecting religious eating practices like simplicity and gratitude, rooted in North Sulawesi’s Minahasan traditions.

Mapalus Prayer Sessions

Music Workshops

Kawasaran Dance Demontrations

Extreme Kitchen: Sulawesious Encounters

Cooking Wild Flavors from Traditional Markets

Dive into the bold jungles of North Sulawesi with Sulawesious Encounters, where expert foragers guide you in preparing dishes from Tomohon market finds—python stew, paniki (bat), lolak and kulo ipus (forest rats), and RW (smooth-haired dog, Rintek Wu’uk). Learn to use wild herbs and traditional techniques, with lolak and kulo ipus also sourced through time-honored jungle or farm traps. This intense class, set in rugged landscapes, showcases North Sulawesi’s most daring culinary traditions.

Mapalus Prayer Sessions

Music Workshops

Kawasaran Dance Demontrations

What to Expect

  • Show Up 15min prior to the start time
  • All Ingredients and equipment are provided
  • All classes start with a 15min walk to a nearby market
  • All prepared food is enjoyed as a family style meal at the end of the class.
  • Recipe cards and aprons are provided as parting gifts at the end of class

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