Tamarind Cooking School

Tamarind Cooking School offers an immersive culinary experience in Luang Prabang, set along the serene Nam Khan River. The school is renowned for its focus on authentic Lao cuisine, using fresh local ingredients. Classes begin with a guided visit to the morning market, where instructors explain herbs, vegetables, and spices unique to Laos. Back at the school, you learn to prepare classic dishes like laap (minced meat salad), tam mak hoong (papaya salad), and sticky rice. The setting is a charming wooden house with an open kitchen overlooking the river. Small class sizes ensure personal attention. You'll also receive a recipe booklet to recreate dishes at home. It's a perfect blend of culture, cooking, and riverside relaxation.

Don't miss

• Morning market tour to learn about local ingredients
• Hands-on preparation of 4-5 traditional Lao dishes
• Cooking in an open-air kitchen by the Nam Khan River
• Tasting your creations with a view
• Receiving a recipe booklet to take home

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Know before you go

• Book at least a day in advance; classes fill up quickly.
• Come hungry, you'll eat what you cook.
• No cooking experience needed; all skill levels welcome.
• Spice levels can be adjusted; inform the instructor.

A bit of history

Tamarind was founded by a local chef passionate about preserving Lao culinary traditions. It started as a small restaurant and evolved into a cooking school, now a top-rated experience in Luang Prabang.