What makes this activity unique?
Rather than focusing on resort cuisine or restaurant dishes, this experience introduces the traditional recipes commonly prepared in homes along the Dominican Republic's north coast. Hosted in a welcoming local home, the class highlights fresh & tropical ingredients, and everyday family cooking while offering practical techniques that guests can easily recreate at home. It is an opportunity to experience Dominican hospitality through cooking, conversation, and a shared meal.
Join your local host in Sosúa for a relaxed 3-hour hands-on cooking class inspired by the traditional coastal cuisine of the Dominican Republic's north coast. Together you'll prepare a complete menu featuring classic appetizers, a main dish, homemade side dishes, dessert, and traditional local drinks while discovering the ingredients and techniques that define everyday Dominican home cooking.
Throughout the class, your host will guide you step by step while explaining how local food and cuisine have shaped family recipes along the Atlantic coast. You'll learn practical cooking techniques, preparation methods, and the traditions behind each dish while cooking in a relaxed home environment.
After cooking, sit together to enjoy the meal you've prepared while sharing conversation about Dominican culture, family traditions, everyday life in Sosúa, and the culinary heritage of the country's northern coast.
Sample Menu:
Starter · Tostones with Garlic Mojo
Golden fried green plantains served with a traditional Dominican garlic and citrus sauce.
Starter · Cassava with Mojo Criollo
Fresh boiled cassava topped with garlic, onions, olive oil, and citrus.
Main · Fish in Coconut Sauce
Fresh local fish gently simmered in creamy coconut sauce, one of the signature flavors of the Dominican north coast.
Side · Moro de Guandules
Traditional Dominican rice cooked with pigeon peas, herbs, and local seasonings.
Side · Dominican Avocado Salad
Seasonal avocado served with tomatoes, onions, lime, and fresh herbs.
Dessert · Dulce de Coco
Traditional homemade coconut dessert prepared using one of the island's most iconic ingredients.
Drink · Mamajuana (Adults Only) or Morir Soñando
The Dominican Republic's traditional infused drink made with Dominican rum, red wine, honey, herbs, and aromatic tree bark. Your host will explain its origins and the role it continues to play in Dominican celebrations and family gatherings. Participants under 18 years old will receive Morir Soñando, the country's traditional orange and milk drink.
