Miriam's Mexican Kitchen - Flavors of Oaxaca

About

Miriam’s Mexican Kitchen Cooking Classes are for foodies of all walks of life and every skill level. You will begin the class with an introduction from Chef Miriam, detailing her upbringing on the ranch, her culinary background and her knowledge about Mexican food history. Thereafter, you will learn about mezcal and how to make the perfect mezcal cocktail followed by a hands-on experience creating delicious dishes from the menu at your station, under the guidance of Chef Miriam and her staff.

Miriam’s Cooking Classes feature a three-hour class in beautiful Puerto Vallarta’s city center. Classes are taught by Chef Miriam Flores. You’ll learn how to make a traditional six-course meal composed of appetizers, homemade salsas, main dishes and a dessert with Mexican chocolate or local tropical fruits. Apart from learning traditional Mexican recipes, you will learn general cooking skills that can be applied when using all kinds of ingredients. The focus however, is on learning about local ingredients and traditional Mexican cooking methods.

Menu

Our menu changes weekly:

WEEK 1

• MOLE NEGRO
• CHILE DE AGUA WITH SHREDDED PORK
• SEAFOOD TOSTADA
• OAXACAN TURKEY TAMAL
• CHAYOTE
• OAXACAN COFFEE FLAN

WEEK 2

• MOLE AMARILLO
• SHRIMP AND PEANUT SAUCE
• VINE SOUP WITH MASA DUMPLINGS
• EMPANADA WITH MOLE AND CHICKEN
• CASSAVA WITH MOJO
• ROASTED PLANTAIN WITH BURNT MILK

WEEK 3

• SALSA ROJO
• DUCK CONFIT TOSTADA WITH PICKLE
• CATCH OF THE DAY - LOBSTER
• BLUE CORN TETELA WITH MUSHROOMS AND HUITLACOCHE
• SEASONAL SALAD
• CHOCOLATE MOLE POT DE CREME WITH ALMOND CRUMB

WEEK 4

• SALSA VERDE
• MEMELA WITH VERDOLAGAS AND QUESILLO
• FRESH FISH CEVICHE
• CARNITAS WITH CHICHARRON
• BEANS WITH AVOCADO LEAF
• GUANABANA SORBET WITH SEASONAL FRUIT

Schedule

Monday to Friday

(Running time is approximate)

• Arrive ready for the class to begin at 5pm
• 5:00 pm: Class welcome
• 5:05 pm: Introduction and story with Chef Miriam
• 5:50 pm: Cocktail with demonstration
• 6:00 pm: Personal introductions
• 6:15 pm: Spice presentation and hands-on sauce instruction using a mortar and pestle
• 6:30 pm: Hands-on preparation of two courses
• 7:00 pm: Guests sit down for dinner
• 7:20 pm: Serving of the main course with wine
• 7:45 pm: Dessert with tableside demo
• 8:00 pm: Closing comments
• 8:15-30 pm: Complimentary digestif at our cocktail bar, Miriam’s Sauce & Spirits