Your tour guide will pick you up at around 7:30 AM from your hotel in the old quarter where you will get on a bus to the local house. The hosts will welcome you warmly and introduce you to their lives. The tour guide will then will teach you some simple phrases in the "local language" which is a very important aid when shopping for food. Walk to the local market for a great chance to learn about and taste some of the ingredients used in the local cuisine and to watch the rituals of the world famous Vietnamese markets. The tour guide will assist you with buying a variety of foods. Have fun tying to communicate and using body language with locals. Many photo opportunities will be available in this bustling, vibrant and colorful scene.
After shopping at around 9:40 AM return to the home to prepare and cook by yourself under the instruction of the guide. Learning how to marinate and to spice will be the most crucial lesson. You will also enjoy decorating dishes with carrot flowers, lemon grass stems, banana leaves and curved chilli. Learn how to create an authentic sauce with fish sauce, water, sugar, lime, chili, garlic and herbs. Enjoy your meal with a local beer or wine at around noon. After that, the guide will transfer you back to your hotel with a selection of recipe cards to ensure you can recreate your magical experience at home.
