Peranakan cooking class by One Kind House
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One Kind House - by Garret MacAllen on Google
Description
*** Mama Soh retired in April 2024 *** One Kind House offers 3h cooking classes in a traditional house in Singapore's East Coast area; they also sell plants and smart equipment (such as hydroponic units) to enable customers to grow them in urban environments. During the classes helmed by "Mama Soh", customers will pick up leaves and make their own tea and pesto before cooking a three-course meal using "forgotten recipes". Typical dishes include blue pea flower rice, fish with Kedondong Pesto and Chicken Curry.
Access & Transport
The venue is at 136B Lorong J Telok Kurau. Kembangan MRT station (EW line) is 10mins / 850m away and there are bus stops on Changi Rd (750m) and East Coast Rd (850m) within walking distance.
Instructions & Recommendations
Note that the class required a minimum of 4 sign-ups to be confirmed so the host will notify you 2-3 days in advance if the quorum is not achieved. You are also advised to dress for tropical climate, shoes included. Whilst you are in the area you can visit the Joo Chiat neighbourhood.
Environmental & Social
Environmentally positive as they promote technology / solutions to grow plants in an urban setting. From a social perspective, we deem this activity to be positive as it provides a livelihood to independent operators and helps preserve traditional cooking / recipes
Conclusion
The cooking class run by One Kind House is really recommended if you have an interest into traditional Peranakan cooking - just do not expect a modern set up with a professional chef but, instead, a familial experience in a traditional house. This adds an enjoyable cultural and social aspect that makes it special.
Key positive
Opportunity to learn new recipes
Very homely atmosphere
Key negative
Not cheap but value is fair
Suitability
Minimum age requirement is 10yr old. We would recommend it for customers aged 14-70. The house and class are accessible to visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:3h
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