My Grandma's Home Cooking with a Market Tour Hoi An in Vietnam

Ngô Quyền 61, Thành phố Hội An, 51000

We offer you more than simply a cooking class. You will embark on an unforgettable voyage into the heart of the Hoi An countryside and be welcomed into my family’s home where you will learn to prepare the Vietnamese cuisine.

Cancellation policy

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Duration 7 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Language

French

Group size

1–20 travelers

Full description

I will accompany you during the visit of the Hoi An market, where you will discover the exotic fruit and vegetables of Vietnam that are used in our tasty cuisine.

We will discuss the numerous culinary and medicinal uses of spices and plants. You will also have the great opportunity to taste local fruit and snack.

After, we will embark by boat ( about 35 minutes trip) to join my authentic family’s village on a small island on the river of Hoi An. 

Upon your arrival, you will be served a fresh and delicious fruit juice a typical Vietnamese fruit-based drink. While you enjoy your inviting drink, you will learn about the beautiful Vietnamese countryside life and meet Grandma.

From here, we will go to my family’s home where you will begin your sophisticated cooking lesson. Learn how the rice paper, used in the succulent and popular fried eggroll, is prepared and learn how to prepare several typical dishes of this beautiful region:

Banh Xeo (small rice flour crepes) a specialty of Hoi An.

Grilled, marinated pork brochettes with a special sauce.

Green papaya salad

 Fish is prepared according to a local recipe.

* Vegetarian menu on request: Banh Xeo, Eggplant grilled, Green papaya salad, Mushroom, and tofu.

Once this flavorful meal has been prepared, we will enjoy the meal in my grandmother’s garden. You will also be served pumpkin soup and “Xí Mà“ a dessert (black sesame pudding).

We will then return to Hoi An by boat.


During the tour, the guests will be lucky and amazed to discover

● Learn about exotic local products, fruits, vegetables, and herbs,... you can find in the Vietnamese markets.

● Discover the work with a demonstration of the old tools used to process the rice.

● Make your own rice paper in the traditional way.

● Learn how to prepare 4 unique dishes. (Vegetarian menu on request)

● Meet the generous countryside people and understand more about local life

What’s included

Included

  • Meals: 1
  • Welcome drink.
  • English and French speaking Teacher.
  • All the food for the meal (vegetarian dishes on request).
  • Boat trips
  • Recettes livre
  • Water

Not included

  • Additional drink.
  • Inssurances. 

Important information

Meeting point

Ngô Quyền 61, Thành phố Hội An, 51000

Don’t forget

12 adults max. / groupReturn: 3:00 pm SunscreenHat or cap ( cowboy hat accepted )Sunglasses ( not the disco ones though )Windbreaker for the months of November, December, and January, since it can be a bit chilly on the boat ride.

Cancellation policy

100% charge if cancelled within 2 hours of start.

Your host

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