Chef Dave has relocated from Kenya to his new residence in Panama. He conducts Afro-Panamanian cooking classes in Casco Viejo. The Afro-Panamanian community descends from Africans who arrived in Panama during the Spanish conquest, which began in the 15th century. They make up about 20% of the Panamanian population and have significantly influenced the country’s culinary landscape.
In the Afro-Panamanian cooking class in Casco Viejo, you’ll learn to cook using spices and fresh ingredients. This interactive culinary adventure is enjoyed alongside fellow travelers. With Chef Dave’s expert guidance, you’ll collaborate to prepare meals while engaging in conversation. Enhance your cooking abilities and discover new recipes. The highlight is that you can savor all the dishes you create and even take home any leftovers!
During this class, you’ll whip up dishes featuring ingredients like rice and beans, often simmered in coconut milk; fish and seafood; plantains; and cassava (yuca). Flavorings include peppers, cilantro, garlic, and a variety of spices and aromatic herbs. The dishes can be fried, boiled, or stewed to bring out the rich, deep flavors of the ingredients.
Afro Panamanian Cooking Class
The Afro-Panamanian community descends from Africans who arrived in Panama during the Spanish conquest, which began in the 15th century. In the Afro-Panamanian cooking class in Casco Viejo, you will learn to cook using spices and fresh ingredients. During this class, you will whip up dishes featuring ingredients like rice and beans, often simmered in coconut milk; fish and seafood; plantains; and cassava (yuca).
Class Highlights
- Learn to cook Afro-Panamanian dishes using spices and fresh ingredients.
- Savor all the dishes you create and even take home any leftovers!
- Chef Dave is from Kenya and has made Panama his home.
