{"product_id":"sri-lankan-cooking-class-with-dinner-in-ahangama","title":"Sri Lankan Cooking Class with Dinner in Ahangama","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep away from the ordinary and immerse yourself in the authentic indigenous cuisine of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sri-lanka\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003e. This transformative wellness and culinary journey connects \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/food\"\u003efood\u003c\/a\u003e, body, and spirit through ancient wisdom, traditional preparation methods, and holistic cooking practices. Guided by local traditions, you will discover how native ingredients, mindful cooking, and medicinal \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/food\"\u003efood\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/culture\"\u003eculture\u003c\/a\u003e come together to nourish the body, calm the mind, and celebrate the island's rich culinary \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/heritage\"\u003eheritage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5 hr\u003c\/strong\u003e Experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Herbal Tea and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sri-lanka\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003en Hoppers Welcome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Indigenous \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sri-lanka\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003en Cuisine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorytelling on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/food\"\u003eFood\u003c\/a\u003e, Body, Mind, and Soul.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn About Seasonal and Heirloom Ingredients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-On \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/coconuts\"\u003eCoconut\u003c\/a\u003e Preparation Activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare Curry Powder Using a Traditional Mirisgala.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook in a Traditional Muluthengea Kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare 4 Native Curries and Helapa Dessert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy a Traditional Candlelight Dinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInclude\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Herbal Tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshly Made \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sri-lanka\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003en Hoppers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorytelling Session on Indigenous \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/food\"\u003eFood\u003c\/a\u003e Philosophy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-On \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/coconuts\"\u003eCoconut\u003c\/a\u003e Husking, Breaking, and Grating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Curry Powder Preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking Session in the Muluthengea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Native Curries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndigenous Dessert Called Helapa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Candlelight Dinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren Under 11 Years Old Free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclude\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport to and from the cooking venue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal expenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBegin your journey with a warm traditional welcome featuring herbal tea paired with freshly made \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sri-lanka\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003en hoppers, setting the tone for a meaningful 3.5-hour culinary and wellness experience. Through engaging storytelling, you will learn the philosophy behind indigenous \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sri-lanka\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003en cuisine, including the importance of seasonal and heirloom ingredients. Discover the traditional understanding of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/food\"\u003efood\u003c\/a\u003e as nourishment for the body, senses, mind, and soul, and explore the belief that cooking supports Ayu, Warna, Sepa, Bala, and Prancha, representing long life, colour, health, strength, and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore cooking begins, take part in a unique culinary workout that connects physical movement with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/food\"\u003efood\u003c\/a\u003e preparation. Try your hand at climbing a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/coconuts\"\u003ecoconut\u003c\/a\u003e tree, husking, breaking, and grating fresh \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/coconuts\"\u003ecoconut\u003c\/a\u003e while learning how traditional practices naturally supported strength, flexibility, and wellbeing. You will also prepare a secret curry powder using the traditional Mirisgala grinding stone and learn how cutting vegetables with care and intention brings positive energy into the meal. These hands-on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/activities\"\u003eactivities\u003c\/a\u003e offer a deeper connection to \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sri-lanka\"\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/a\u003en \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/culture\"\u003eculture\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/food\"\u003efood\u003c\/a\u003e preparation, and ancestral wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnter the traditional kitchen known as the Muluthengea, considered the heart of the home where body and soul are nurtured. Cook over a wood fire on a clay floor, creating a calm and meditative atmosphere inspired by ancient household traditions. During the class, you will prepare four native curries and the indigenous dessert Helapa, using authentic techniques and wholesome ingredients. The experience concludes with a beautiful traditional candlelight dinner, where you will enjoy the nourishing meal you created and embrace the concept: eat medicinal \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/food\"\u003efood\u003c\/a\u003e, do not take medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The starting time is 4.00 pm. Children under 11 years old can join free of charge. If you require transportation, it may be arranged for an additional fee. 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