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Immerse yourself in Maasai culture with a cooking class in Kajiado or Narok. Learn to make a traditional beef stew and sorghum porridge, and discover the cultural significance of Maasai cuisine.

Highlights

• Experience a warm Maasai welcome at a homestead or community center
• Learn to cook a traditional Maasai beef stew and sorghum porridge
• Discover the cultural significance of Maasai cuisine and ingredients
• Grind sorghum, pound spices, and season beef the Maasai way
• Hear stories about how food preparation is intertwined with traditions

Description

Begin your culinary workshop with a warm Maasai welcome at a homestead or community cultural center in either Kajiado or Narok county. Upon arrival, be greeted by Maasai women dressed in traditional attire, who introduce the day’s menu: slow-cooked Maasai beef stew paired with thick sorghum porridge—one of the oldest and most cherished dishes in Maasai culture. Receive a brief overview of the ingredients used. Sorghum, a drought-resistant grain, has been a nutritional staple for centuries, while beef remains central to the Maasai diet and cultural identity. Wild herbs, such as olkiloriti or osokonoi (depending on season), are incorporated for flavor and medicinal benefits. Begin the workshop with the preparation of cooking materials. Help grind sorghum using traditional stones, pound spices or herbs, and assist in cleaning and seasoning beef the Maasai way. Your hosts explain each step, sharing stories about how food preparation is intertwined with ceremonies, family bonding, and age-group traditions.

Includes

Hotel pickup & drop-off Maasai welcome ceremony Culinary workshop Traditional Maasai beef stew preparation Sorghum porridge preparation Use of traditional cooking tools Cultural stories and explanations

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund