Presented in partnership with The Loisaida Center

María Bido, local Puerto Rican caterer, hosts this hands-on cooking class.

Join us for La Cocina de Loisaida, a monthly hands-on cooking classes where we celebrate the rich cultural traditions of Puerto Rican cuisine.

Each month we’ll explore a new batch of family favorites from Maria Bido, all based in authentic Puerto Rican flavors.

In this class we're going to enjoy an amazing Puerto Rican dinner! The dishes we will make are a phenomenal combination of traditional Caribbean Flavors.

• Chicharrones de Yaca (Fried Jackfruit chunks)

• Arroz Blanco y Garbanzos Guisao (White Rice with Stewed Chick Peas)

• Dulce de Coco (Coconut Candies)

The class will be approximately 1.5 hours long and include time to savor the dishes you prepare together as a group. La Cocina de Loisaida takes place in the Essex Kitchen -- Essex Market's demonstration and teaching kitchen located on the market's mezzanine level.

This series is presented in partnership with The Loisaida Center with the collective mission to preserve and pass down culinary heritage from the Lower East Side community. We invite all ages and abilities to join us for these unique, fun and celebratory cooking classes at Essex Market.