Husband and wife team Claudia and Patricio, of a Quechua Otavalean family, are dedicated to presenting experiences in ancestral gastronomy. Located in the Panecillo community, in the Parish of Quichinche, Canton Otavalo ‘Kawsaymi’ is Quichua for “our living culture.” The word summarizes the family’s focus on promoting the original cuisine of their ancestry, and also presenting their customs to visitors in order to create playful, exciting, and one-of-a-kind experiences.
Kawsaymi
KAWSAYMI
ANCESTRAL GASTRONOMY
KAWSAYMI
FLAVORS AND NATURAL PRODUCTS
Without a doubt, the gastronomy workshop is an original and unforgettable activity. It combines a variety of native flavors with the richness of natural products and their various preparation methods. In this typical home built with mud and terracotta, diverse culinary products are offered via an ancestral kitchen composed of the tulpa (fire pit) and brick oven in addition to a modern kitchen – including cooking techniques for beginner and intermediate cooks to advanced chefs. Allow Claudia and her family to prepare their recipes, give demonstrative and interactive classes, and end the workshop by enjoying the dishes you’ve made together.
