Discover & Cook

Service Description

Pick up at Resort/hotel - Pasar Mawar (Vegetarian Breakfast) + Pasar batu 8 + Farm Tour (30min-40min) + welcome drink + fresh stingless bee honey (10ml) + Explore 6 plant-based Cuisine + lunch + Explore coconut oil experience - send back to Resort/hotel. (**All ingredients are vegan.🥥🫚🥬🥗) Morning Immersion: Explore the Vibrant Local Wet Market Wake up with the city and join us on an immersive visit to Sandakan’s lively traditional wet market—the heart of Sabah’s authentic food culture. You will: Meet Local Vendors: Engage with friendly stallholders and hear their stories about the ingredients they cherish. Discover Native Ingredients: Identify unique Southeast Asian herbs, spices, fruits, and vegetables that form the foundation of local cuisine. Select Fresh Produce: Get hands-on experience in choosing ripe coconuts, fragrant spices, and seasonal vegetables for your upcoming cooking session. Feel the Local Pulse: Learn about the role of the wet market in daily Sandakan life and its deep-rooted place in community and culinary heritage. Hands-On Kitchen Experience: The Magic of Coconut Cooking After the market tour, we’ll return to our cozy kitchen studio to transform your freshly gathered ingredients into a delightful plant-based feast—with coconut as the star. Learn Coconut Techniques: Open a fresh coconut, extract its milk, and grate its flesh using traditional methods. Cook Authentic Dishes: Under the guidance of our instructor, prepare 2–3 signature dishes, such as a creamy coconut curry or a warming coconut-based soup. Share Your Creation: Sit down and savor the wholesome, flavorful meal you’ve made—a true taste of Sandakan’s home-style cooking. Why Join This Experience? More Than a Tour: Go beyond sightseeing and step into the real rhythm of local life and food culture. From Market to Table: Follow ingredients from selection to plate, deepening your connection to what you eat. Fun & Meaningful: Perfect for food lovers, cultural explorers, families, and small groups seeking an authentic and interactive half-day adventure.