Food tells the story of history, culture and place - and this Ceviche cooking class is one of the very best examples of tracing culinary footsteps. In recent years Peru has become a culinary hotspot, even winning awards for having the top restaurant in the world - but while Peru is topping the 'hottest' lists, this country is not new at all. Being recognized is perhaps more accurate. 

The earliest inhabitants arrived in modern day Peru what's estimated 15,000 or more years ago.  And over that time, as you could imagine, they've seen a lot of cultural influence. This class pays homage to one of their most important influences from the culinary world - Japan. In this ceviche cooking class, you'll learn the art of Nikkei cuisine. Simply put, Nikkei is the term used to explain the marriage of Peruvian and Japanese cuisine. While Nikkei is just now becoming a recognized culinary term, this influence goes back to the late 1800's when Japanese immigrants inhabited Peru. With the fertile land of Peru producing some of the world's very best ingredients, and the interesting Japanese techniques - these two things combined gained in popularity and Nikkei was born.  In your culinary experience, you'll learn the art of working with fresh seafood and fresh ingredients. Master this impressive party dish with a chef video calling you from where Ceviche was invented.  Transport your kitchen to the stunning region of Peru.