Filipino Cooking Class — Adobo, Sinigang & Kare-kare

Go beyond eating Filipino food and learn to cook it yourself in this hands-on class in Manila, built around three pillars of the national cuisine: adobo, sinigang and kare-kare. A local instructor guides you step by step through each dish, sharing the techniques, ingredients and family secrets that give Filipino home cooking its distinctive balance of sour, savoury and rich flavours.

You'll master chicken or pork adobo, the unofficial national dish, simmered in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and bay leaf; sinigang, the beloved sour tamarind soup brightened with vegetables; and kare-kare, a hearty peanut-based stew traditionally served with bagoong shrimp paste. Many classes begin with a look at the key Filipino pantry staples and a market-style introduction to the produce before you get cooking, apron on, at your own station.

The best part comes at the end, when everyone sits down to enjoy the full Filipino feast you've prepared together. You'll leave with new skills, the recipes to recreate the dishes at home, and a deeper appreciation of the flavours and culture behind Filipino cuisine.