Istanbul Cooking Course - Authentic Home Cooking with a Local

Experience the heart of Turkish culture by cooking traditional dishes with a local in their home, exploring Istanbul’s vibrant markets, and learning stories that go beyond the usual tourist sights!

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Join your host for an authentic Turkish cooking experience in their home, where you’ll discover how locals prepare traditional meals and gain a deeper understanding of Turkish culture. This immersive tour offers a unique opportunity to explore Istanbul beyond the typical tourist attractions, as you visit local charcuteries, green grocery stores, spice shops, pickle stores, and meze shops, all while learning about the culinary traditions that have been passed down through generations.

After shopping for fresh ingredients, you’ll return to your host’s home to cook together. You’ll prepare classic Turkish dishes such as kuru fasülye, karniyarik, dolma, bulgur, or rice, as well as flavorful mezes, salads, and Turkish coffee. Along the way, you’ll share stories and engage in conversations about Turkish culture, religion, literature, and even politics, making this a truly enriching and unforgettable experience.

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Dinner
Cooking Materials and Ingredients
Authentic home cooking

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Tips and Gratitudes
Things you buy for you from Market Tour
Private Transfer, arranged on request

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Come and experience authentic Turkish cooking in my home, where it’s about more than just recipes. Join me for a hands-on experience where we’ll shop for fresh ingredients, cook traditional Turkish dishes, share stories, and enjoy a meal together.

Our adventure begins near Taksim at Osmanbey metro station, where we’ll visit local markets to gather the best ingredients for our dishes. Then, we’ll head to my cozy kitchen to prepare a delicious meal. I will guide you through making a main dish, bulgur or rice, a flavorful meze or salad, and Turkish coffee and dessert. As we cook, I’ll share insights into Turkish ingredients and cooking techniques.

If you have dietary restrictions or preferences, let me know and I will adjust the menu to meet your needs. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or have other special dietary requirements, I’ll ensure the meal is tailored for you.

Join me for this 4-hour experience and immerse yourself in Turkish culture through its food, while learning new skills and enjoying home-cooked flavors.

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