Authentic Albanian Cooking Class in Gjirokaster with Evisa

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Bio: Evisa owns a family-run hostel in the historic center of Gjirokaster, Albania, which she has been managing since 2018 with her husband and mother-in-law. In 2022, Evisa began offering cooking classes at the hostel as a way to share and promote the rich culinary traditions of Albania. Passionate about cooking, she specializes in both Albanian and Mediterranean cuisine. Evisa enjoys spending time in the kitchen and is eager to meet new people while sharing her love for her culture and traditional food. Cooking class: Evisa offers an authentic Albanian cooking class in the historic center of Gjirokaster, held on the terrace of her family-run hostel. During the 2-hour hands-on cooking class, guests will learn to cook three traditional dishes from scratch. The menu is simple, easy to recreate, and suitable for beginners. It includes Gjirokaster’s famous rice balls, corn bread made with seasonal ingredients or mashed bread with chicken, and a sweet dessert like hasude (cornstarch pudding). The class is interactive, where you will work together to prepare the dishes, followed by a delicious dinner where everyone enjoys the fruits of their labor. This Albanian cooking class in Gjirokaster is perfect for food lovers, travelers seeking an authentic cultural experience, and anyone interested in learning to cook traditional Albanian recipes in a fun, hands-on environment.