About this tour
Learn to shape orecchiette by hand in Lecce's Salento region during this 1 hour 45 minute cooking session. Your Puglian-born instructor guides you through traditional pasta techniques at Balù Bistrot Shop, a local wine and olive oil merchant. Hands-on work culminates in tasting your finished dish paired with regional wines, giving you the skills to recreate this iconic ear-shaped pasta at home.
Highlights
- Hand-shape orecchiette pasta with a Puglian native chef
- Learn authentic Salento techniques passed through generations
- Taste your pasta paired with local Lecce wines
- Browse curated regional wines and oils at Balù Bistrot
- Small group setting at a working food shop
- Take home the ability to make fresh pasta
What to expect
You'll arrive at Balù Bistrot and begin with a brief introduction to orecchiette's regional significance. The instructor demonstrates the hand-rolling motion that creates the distinctive ear shape, then guides you through shaping your own batch. Expect flour under your fingernails and a learning curve—this isn't rushed. Once shaped, your pasta cooks whilst you sample local wines and cured meats. You'll finish by eating what you've made, tasting how proper technique affects flavour and texture.
Good to know
The venue is fully wheelchair accessible with accessible public transport nearby. Wear clothes you don't mind getting flour on. Bring an appetite; tastings are generous. The class suits mixed abilities—children and infants welcome, though small kids may find 1 hour 45 minutes long.
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