Nestled beneath the iconic castle in the heart of Gjirokaster's Old Bazaar, you'll find a delightful and traditional cooking class. Guided by local chefs, you'll don an apron and learn to prepare beloved regional dishes. As you chop, stir and taste, the air fills with the scent of fresh local ingredients and the warmth of Albanian hospitality. The hosts will enhance your culinary journey with stories, traditions, and memories tied to each recipe, making the experience deeply personal and meaningful.
You have two options for this immersive experience: a light snack or a full meal. For a light snack, you can learn to cook qifqi (rice patties) in a traditional pan with holes, served with yogurt sauce, water, and bread. This is a wonderful option for a morning or afternoon activity.
Alternatively, if you're looking for a more substantial culinary adventure, opt for the full meal. You'll prepare two Gjirokastrian recipes: makaronat (dromka) Osa with baked lamb and qifqi (rice patties). These dishes are enjoyed with a seasonal salad, herb yogurt sauce, a typical sweet treat (gliko), water, and bread. This is a complete meal that you can cook and savour as either lunch or dinner.
The culmination of this experience is when you gather around a table set within the beautiful bazaar. Relishing in the meal you've crafted, sharing flavours and laughter, you'll create new memories in one of Gjirokaster's most atmospheric corners.
