Indian Ocean Snacks Online Cooking Class — Learn to Cook Street Food at Home

Join this live online Indian Ocean cooking class and learn how to prepare a selection of vibrant street food dishes from South Africa, Mauritius, and Réunion at home. In this interactive Zoom cooking class, with the help of two instructors, you'll cook along step by step while learning how to balance spice, texture, and acidity across a range of Indian Ocean-inspired snacks.

These recipes are inspired by our travels, dining experiences, and fascination with the cultural connections that run through the Indian Ocean region. Influenced by Indian, African, Creole, and European food traditions, these dishes are full of bold flavour, history, and adaptability. From crisp chili bites to tangy pickled fish and golden samosas, each dish reflects the unique food cultures of the islands and coastal communities where they are enjoyed.

What you'll learn:

• How to make crisp South African-style chili bites from scratch
• How to prepare Mauritian-style fish vindaye with balanced pickling spices and acidity
• How to fold and cook cheese and potato samosas
• How to balance spice, texture, and tangy flavours in Indian Ocean street food
• How these dishes are traditionally eaten and adapted across different cultures

What you'll make:

• South African Chili Bites – Crisp onion and green chili fritters that are spicy, savoury, and perfect for sharing.
• Mauritian Fish Vindaye – A tangy, pickled fish dish traditionally served with bread or baguette (vegetarian option available).
• Réunion-Style Cheese and Potato Samosas – Crisp pastries filled with soft potato and cheese with Indian Ocean influences.

Who this class is for?

This beginner-friendly online cooking class is perfect for anyone who wants to:

• Learn how to cook Indian Ocean street food at home
• Build confidence cooking snacks and small plates from different cultures
• Explore the flavours and food traditions of South Africa and the Indian Ocean region

Outcomes

By the end of this class, you'll be able to confidently prepare a variety of Indian Ocean-inspired snacks and adapt the techniques and flavour combinations for your own cooking.

Book your live online cooking class today and bring the flavours of Indian Ocean street food into your own kitchen.