Mojo Cooking Class in an Ancient Canarian Village

About this tour

Learn to prepare authentic Canarian mojos from scratch in Chirche, a centuries-old village in south Tenerife. Over two hours, you'll work hands-on with fresh local ingredients under the guidance of Chef Ave, a seasoned cruise-ship kitchen lead, then taste your creations whilst she shares the stories behind these iconic sauces. Discover how papas arrugadas con mojo became the islands' most beloved comfort dish, and understand the flavour combinations that make it work.

Highlights

• Hand-make two traditional mojo sauces from local produce
• Taste your finished dishes in a historic village setting
• Learn pairing techniques from an experienced professional chef
• Hear Canarian culinary history and recipe origins directly
• Try wrinkled potatoes prepared the traditional way
• Refresh with drinks throughout the two-hour session

What to expect

You'll arrive at the workshop in the heart of Chirche and spend the first part of the class preparing mojo sauces—typically the vibrant red pepper version and the herbaceous green—guided step-by-step through ingredient selection and technique. Chef Ave will explain what each component brings to the dish and why proportions matter. In the second half, you'll plate your mojos alongside properly cooked papas arrugadas and taste the results. Expect informal, conversational instruction; this isn't restaurant-level precision, but genuine knowledge shared in a relaxed village atmosphere.

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