A Real Conversation, Not a Pre-Recorded Tutorial
Join Agareed for a live, interactive online cooking class where you'll learn to make an authentic Jordanian dish from scratch, guided step by step in real time over Zoom. Choose hummus & falafel, maqluba, mansaf, or tabbouleh & baba ganoush — every dish is $20 per person.
This isn't a pre-recorded tutorial. It's a real conversation — you ask questions, Agareed watches and guides you, and by the end you're eating something genuinely made from a Jordanian kitchen.
"The best way to understand a place is through its food."
What's Included
| Session | Live session on Zoom |
|---|---|
| Menu | Choose one: Hummus & Falafel, Maqluba, Mansaf, or Tabbouleh & Baba Ganoush — $20 per person, every dish |
| Preparation | Full ingredient list with global supermarket substitutes |
| Culture | Cultural stories from Aqaba shared throughout the class |
| After Class | PDF recipe guide sent after the session |
| Group Size | Small, personal sessions with Agareed |
Recipe Ingredients
This is the ingredient list we send before class — everything is available in most supermarkets, and substitutes are noted for anything harder to find outside Jordan.
🍚 Maqluba
- ✓ Chicken (1.5 kg)
- ✓ Rice (2 cups)
- ✓ Eggplant, cauliflower, potatoes
- ✓ Onions, garlic
- ✓ Chicken broth (4 cups)
- ✓ Olive oil & spices
🥙 Hummus & Falafel
- ✓ Chickpeas: 2 cans (hummus) + 1½ cups dried, soaked overnight (falafel)
- ✓ Tahini (⅓ cup)
- ✓ Lemon juice (1 large lemon)
- ✓ Fresh parsley & cilantro
- ✓ Onion, garlic, cumin, coriander
- ✓ Neutral oil, for frying
🍖 Jordanian Mansaf
- ✓ Lamb (1.5 kg)
- ✓ Jameed (or Greek yogurt)
- ✓ Rice (3 cups)
- ✓ Shrak bread (or pita)
- ✓ Turmeric & spices
- ✓ Toasted almonds or pine nuts
🥗 Tabbouleh & Baba Ganoush
- ✓ Fresh parsley (3 bunches)
- ✓ Bulgur wheat (¼ cup)
- ✓ Eggplant (2 large)
- ✓ Tahini & lemon juice
- ✓ Tomatoes & mint
- ✓ Pomegranate seeds
Meet Agareed: Your Guide to Jordanian Cooking
Agareed
With decades of culinary experience passed down through generations, Agareed shares her passion for Jordanian cuisine and culture in every class — making an authentic recipe easy to follow, and genuinely fun to cook, even through a screen.
Why Take an Online Jordanian Cooking Class?
Not everyone can fly to Aqaba for a hands-on food experience — but you can still learn to cook real Jordanian food from someone who grew up making it. Our online Jordanian cooking class brings the same warmth and hospitality of an in-person lesson straight into your kitchen, wherever you live. It's a live, virtual cooking class, not a video course: you're cooking alongside Agareed in real time, asking questions as you go, and finishing the session with a dish you made with your own hands.
It's a popular choice for home cooks who want to learn Middle Eastern cooking online, for people planning a trip to Jordan who want a taste of the culture beforehand, and for anyone looking for a fun, hands-on virtual activity to do solo, as a couple, or with friends over Zoom.
How the Online Cooking Class Works
- Choose your dish and book — pick hummus & falafel, maqluba, mansaf, or tabbouleh & baba ganoush, and a date that works for you.
- Get your ingredient list — sent in advance, with substitutes for ingredients that may be harder to find outside Jordan.
- Join live on Zoom — cook your chosen dish from scratch, step by step, with Agareed guiding you in real time.
- Ask questions as you go — it's an interactive class, not a recording, so you can pause, ask, and get help exactly when you need it.
- Keep the recipe — a PDF recipe guide is sent after the session so you can cook it again anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which dish should I choose?
Hummus & falafel is the most beginner-friendly and fully vegan. Maqluba and mansaf are heartier main courses with meat. Tabbouleh & baba ganoush is a lighter, vegan option. All are $20 per person and you pick when you book.
Do I need any special equipment?
No. You just need a stovetop, a mixing bowl, and a device to join Zoom. Depending on the dish, a food processor or blender helps. Everything is explained in the ingredient list sent before class.
What if I can't find an ingredient where I live?
The ingredient list includes global supermarket substitutes, so you can join the class no matter which country you're cooking from.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. Agareed guides you step by step in real time, so it works for complete beginners as well as experienced home cooks.
Can I book a private class for my family or friends?
Yes, private group sessions can be arranged. Contact us directly via WhatsApp or email to set one up.
What time zone are classes held in?
Classes are scheduled around Aqaba, Jordan time (GMT+3), but after booking we coordinate a start time that works for your time zone.
What do I get after the class ends?
A PDF recipe guide for the dish you cooked is sent to you after the session, so you can make it again anytime.